Ottavia Marchitelli is a Director and Senior Specialist in the Impressionist and Modern Art Department of Christie's in London. Ottavia leads business sourcing in Impressionist and 20th Century Art, with a focus on business development, art advisory, and auction management. Her deep passion for art resonates with both private clients and institutions worldwide, fueling the strong results she consistently delivers for the department.

She holds a Master of Science in Economics and Management for Arts, Culture, Media, and Entertainment from Bocconi University in Milan.

Since joining Christie's in 2010, Ottavia has held key roles across major sales. As Head of the Impressionist and Modern Art Works on Paper Sale (2016–2018), she developed expertise in works on paper—drawings and watercolors by the great masters of Impressionism and the 20th-century avant-garde—and significantly expanded her network within the collector community. She then led the Impressionist and Modern Art Day Sale, managing a core team and driving the sourcing of paintings and sculptures priced from $10,000 to $1 million.

Today, Ottavia spearheads the prestigious annual The Art of the Surreal Evening Sale, dedicated to the leading figures of Surrealism. This platform allows her to express her enthusiasm for artists such as Magritte, Dalí, Miró, and Ernst—names central to a rapidly growing area of ​​the market.

With over 15 years of experience at Christie's, Ottavia has developed a keen ability to source 20th and 21st-century works across all price points. She currently advises a global network of collectors based in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Languages ​​spoken: English, French, and Italian