Vallayer-Coster was a favourite of Marie Antoinette, yet somehow survived the French Revolution and later sold paintings to the Empress Joséphine
Among the treasures collected by the former judge are several pieces passed on to him by the renowned dealer Robert Ellsworth
A new exhibition at Tate St Ives reveals how a trio of artist-professors ushered in an avant-garde generation in the 1960s
An expert guide to the fine wines produced at this revered Burgundy estate
An up-close look at an exceptional interior in the couple’s Berkeley residence
Take a virtual tour of our extraordinary offering of European art from the Baroque period to the 19th century
Take a virtual step into our Parisian galleries and discover highlights from two exciting sales
Interested in starting a collection of photographs? Here we consider the three key questions faced by buyers new to the art form
Rupert, a scion of the Hambros banking dynasty, and Robin, a Vogue editor, created homes filled with Old Masters and Modernist sculpture
The artist couple explain why Andy Warhol ‘would definitely be using this kind of technology’ were he alive today
The Queen of Disco’s era-defining tracks told powerful stories and changed the face of dance music
Collections from S.I. Newhouse, Gerald Fineberg and Paul G. Allen, powered Christie’s 20th/21st series to new heights
The grapes, blends and communes that produce some of the world’s finest reds — and the perfect food pairings to go with them
An artwork gifted by Alberto Burri to his friend, the novelist Rosetta Loy, offers insights into the life and work of an intensely private artist
The colourful life and art of the maverick Italian conceptualist, who came to prominence as part of the Arte Povera movement
Four artists discuss art and activism in response to the women-led revolution in Iran
The ruby and diamond design stars in Anne Eisenhower’s remarkable jewellery collection
A guide to the artist whose work galvanised Chinese painting in the second-half of the 20th century. Illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
Chinese paintings specialist Carmen Shek Cerne introduces the artists who have rewritten the rules of classical tradition
A guide to the only domaine in Burgundy to produce wine exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards, including the most sought-after wines ever sold
Explore highlights from the third edition of the London boutique art fair, and discover new dialogues between art and design
Art critic and broadcaster Alistair Sooke on how London’s legendary Groucho Club has built its superb collection of modern British art
A guide to the husband-and-wife team François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne — illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
A guide to the photographer whose eroticised and provocative images subverted traditional conventions of fashion photography
A guide to this creative and expressive art form, which is valued as an outward expression of the artist’s state of mind
From Prouvé to Perriand, a quick guide to the leading figures in French mid-century design, illustrated with covetable pieces offered at Christie’s
The competitive but loving bond between the two artists is explored in Designs by Alberto and Diego Giacometti
A closer look at the life and friendships of the expatriate Chinese artist who bridged the divide between East and West
The Italian Pop art pioneer who counted Cy Twombly, Jean-Luc Godard and members of the Rolling Stones among his friends
More readily associated with countries north of the Alps, still-life painting was adopted by many modern Italian artists in the early 20th century