A cheaper, quicker alternative to oil paint, pastel became the perfect medium for portraits of the middle class
A celestial map, published in 1572 by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, and groundbreaking works by Copernicus and Galileo
Decorative and dangerous, the most impressive group of courtly quality weapons to come to auction in well over a generation
A special multi-media presentation of treasures from Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, and the stories of the Indian royals who owned or commissioned them
Diamonds from Golconda in India are prized above all others, and the Mughal & Maharaja Magnificence auction presents a once-in-a-lifetime selection
Stunning jewels offered from the Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence sale: a glorious fusion of aesthetic ideas from two continents
Monumental late work takes top billing as 20th Century Week total passes £59 million
From Masterpiece London to Christie’s Classic Week and beyond, we survey the events that make London the place to be for art lovers and collectors
An intensely autobiographical work that was made at a tumultuous period in the artist’s life — offered on 18 June
As the 20th century's most influential school of art, architecture and design celebrates its centenary, Alastair Smart focuses on the artists who shaped it
An exceptional collection of Surrealist art which includes works by Tanguy, Magritte, Dalí and de Chirico
Specialist Paul Gallois on two wildly different yet equally beautiful 18th-century desks — one made in France, the other in Germany, both offered in London
The Tibor Collection includes 19 soldier vases, bold and colossal forms admired by specialist Becky Maguire
Six specialists discuss six fascinating works by Italian Old Masters — all offered in London with estimates of £150,000 or less
A deep dive into the life and work of an artist who has been overlooked for decades. Illustrated with works offered in Modern British Art on 18 June
How the Dutch Master’s vision of himself reflected his fortunes through the years — illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
Explore a curated selection of masterpieces from one of the most important collections of ancient art still in private hands
Feast your eyes on an unparalleled collection of Indian royal jewellery and objects
Virtually tour the Pink Floyd singer and songwriter’s personal collection of over 120 guitars; viewings at Rockefeller Center begin 14 June
This month, Christie’s offers one of the American artist’s large-scale works. In October, she will tackle the monumental proportions of Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall
Explore a superb array of Impressionist and Modern Art and Modern British Art, to be offered in our forthcoming 20th Century auctions from 17 to 20 June
David Gilmour’s black Fender Stratocaster has gained a level of fame close to that of its owner. This is its story
Celebrated photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank photographs some of fashion’s most influential women who model pieces from the collection
Can you tell your tabatière from your boîte-à-mouches? Specialist David McLachlan offers the ultimate guide to storing your snuff
An expert guide to the British artist best known for his depiction of horses, but also a skilled portraitist. Illustrated with works offered in Classic Week London
Specialist Eugenio Donadoni explains the significance of highlights from The Palaeographic Collection of Martin Schøyen
Our Paris sale on 19 June offers works by fashion photography’s greats, including Norman Parkinson, Herb Ritts, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton and many more
Highlights from more than 50 letters Leonard Cohen wrote to his muse and lover, offering insights into his life and his art
As this 1941 watercolour by Eric Ravilious is offered in London, Meredith Etherington-Smith examines how artists helped to develop ‘dazzle’ camouflage
Jean Bonna discusses his collection of Old Master and 19th-century drawings being offered at Christie's in London