Noted philanthropist and style icon Judith-Ann Corrente has, with signature dignity and grace, deeply affected the local philanthropic landscape. She has served numerous causes to which she has been wholly dedicated.

After graduating from Princeton University in 1970 as one of nine women in the University’s first co-educational class, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Near Eastern Studies and later completed her Master’s degree in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures at New York University. Thereafter, Ms. Corrente spent a Fulbright Scholar year in Istanbul and at St. Anthony’s College at Oxford University while enrolled in a doctoral program in Near Eastern History at Harvard.

Judith-Ann Corrente has been elected to the boards of several independent schools as well as the National Association of Independent Schools, where she developed a life-long dedication to inclusive governance and equity and justice initiatives. Notably, Ms. Corrente also served nineteen years on the board of the Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville, New Jersey) and in 2013 received the school’s Art Hailand Award for Distinguished Service by a Non-Alumnus; she was elected emerita in 2019.

Ms. Corrente served as Board President of the Oliver Scholars Program, a college access program for Hispanic and African American children from underserved communities in New York City for six years before becoming a life trustee.
A former trustee of The Central Park Conservancy, Ms. Corrente was the 2011 recipient of The Central Park Conservancy Women’s Committee’s prestigious Frederick Law Olmsted Award in recognition of her funding the renovation of the East 110th Street playground.

With philanthropy as a cornerstone of her life, Ms. Corrente has incorporated her great passion for the arts into her efforts. She served four terms as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Opera Board of Directors from 2015-2019. She remains a Managing Director and a member of the executive committee as well as Capital Campaign Co-Chair.

Internationally recognized for her captivating style, Ms. Corrente defines elegance. Though she portrays effortless sophistication, her collection of fine jewelry and high fashion has been curated with great attention to detail and a deep understanding for the finest craftsmanship. Ms. Corrente has built world-class collections with the discerning eye of a great connoisseur.

From exquisite jewels to haute couture and fine art, Judith-Ann Corrente is a tastemaker in her own right. Christie’s is honored to present twenty-eight lots from her collection which include masterpieces from Suzanne Belperron, René Boivin, Cartier, Chaumet, Fouquet, Lacloche, René Lalique, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, Verdura and Van Cleef & Arpels.