To mark 25 consecutive years as market leaders the record-breaking price for the Winston Pink Legacy diamond in Geneva, we look back at historic pieces sold at Christie’s
In the late 19th century Emile Gallé’s vibrant glassware helped to transform ideas of what art could be. Specialist Carina Villinger shares her insights
Highlights from Adventurous Spirit, a private collection sold across two auctions in December and February to benefit a charitable foundation
As a highly prized classic of American design comes up at auction on 13 December, specialist Beth Vilnsky advises on what to consider when buying a Tiffany lamp
In the art world as on Wall Street, J Tomilson Hill plays to win. He is now opening a dedicated space for his stellar collection
Vintage boutique owner Catherine B. on collecting vintage Hermès and Chanel, and how she came to acquire one of the most iconic of all handbags
Tryggve Gran’s remarkable Polar journals transport us back to 1912 and a tent containing Captain Scott’s frozen remains
Our Head of Handbags and Accessories on why this aluminium travel trunk is set to break auction records
Topographical pictures specialist Nicholas Lambourn discuss the rising interest in China for Chinese export paintings
The remarkable memoir of a British naval officer who witnessed and recorded the historic events of 11 November, 1918
The designer and co-founder of Maximalist Studios creates room sets incorporating pieces from our December Interiors sale
Using responsibly sourced materials, 14 jewellery designers have produced gorgeous one-off pieces for an annual showcase supported by Christie’s
The Métiers d’Art collection is witty, eclectic and Chanel to the core. Illustrated with bags offered in Handbags and Accessories on 12 December in London
Why collectors are in thrall to the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the creation of the ultimate bag, an example of which is offered in London on 12 December
Well, the fact that its yellow gold case has acquired this remarkable dark patina, for starters… Horologist Dr. Andrew Hildreth and specialist Rebecca Ross tell us more
On 6 and 7 of December Christie’s offered almost 400 lots from a collection that includes works by Hals, Van Dyck, Leyster, Snyders and Jan Brueghel the Elder
The Pretenders star discusses her paintings, Van Gogh, rock star artists, the market and her new book Adding the Blue
Check out those epic virago sleeves! Our Old Master paintings specialist runs the sartorial rule over works that caught her eye during Classic Week in London
Important first editions, magical scrolls, and the world’s first atlas — 10 highlights from Christie's Books & Manuscripts sale
We believe Eleanor Roosevelt gave this watch — offered in New York on 6 December — to her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, on their wedding day
As this rare Bulgari Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ring comes to auction in New York, we investigate these natural wonders of the super-deep
The Art Deco jewellery designer was celebrated for her avant-garde brilliance, yet her success was tarnished by tragedy
Specialist Stijn Alsteens discusses this portrait of a young man — one of only 28 surviving drawings by the artist — which sold for £11,483,750 in London
Watch collector Mishal Kanoo explains why he felt compelled to buy this unique Patek Philippe wristwatch, which depicts King Saud of Saudi Arabia on its face
As marriage portraits by Frans Hals and Anthony van Dyck are offered in London, the recently wed Andrew Graham-Dixon selects favourite images of couples
Old Masters specialist Jonquil O’Reilly illuminates the story behind Anthony van Dyck’s sumptuous Portrait of Princess Mary, Daughter of King Charles I of England
Found in a sealed compartment in the cellars of the Liberty Hall Museum in New Jersey, Madeira from 1796 — and in the attic, demijohns from the 1820s
Two rare Spanish still life highlights owned by the late New York art dealer and his wife, which are touring to Madrid, London, Los Angeles and Hong Kong
Christie’s UK Chairman Orlando Rock tell us more about this highly detailed souvenir, sculpted from fruitwood and aimed at Grand Tourists
Einstein’s ‘God letter’, his single most famous letter on God, Judaism, and man’s eternal search for meaning, which sold for a record $2,892,500 on 4 December