One of only six extant microscopes owned by Darwin is possibly the earliest he used — as well as the first to come to auction
Dürer’s ‘wandering years’ not only helped the artist disseminate his prints, but also inspired his fusion of Northern European and Italian traditions
The first message posted on Wikipedia by the site’s founder is now being sold as an NFT
François Curiel tells us how the business has changed over the past two decades and about his plans for the future
Artists in the 70s and 80s questioned reality by appropriating seductive imagery of TV, magazines, film, advertising
Shannon Tebay, the first American to be head bartender at the American Bar at the Savoy in London, shares a favourite recipe
The most collectable names and models, from technological marvels to avant-garde designs inspired by space travel
Discover our exhibition for the upcoming Design, African, Oceanic and North American Art & Post-War and Contemporary Art sales
Paintings taken from a Vienna apartment during the Second World War — and rediscovered some 15 years ago — are offered in London
Works by André Dubreuil are a highlight of the Design show at Christie’s Paris on 1 December
Sculptures from the Southern Pacific islands have had a profound effect on the work of artists such as Henry Moore and the Surrealists
From jewels to whisky, watches to rare books, vintage champagne and handbags — all offered at Christie’s in December
Where does sherry come from? How is it made? And what’s the difference between a Fino, a Manzanilla, a Palo Cortado and an Oloroso?
Megabrands may dominate the market but it’s often the independent brands that have the biggest ideas
Nile Rodgers' collection of guitars and classic cars will be sold at Christie’s in aid of his We Are Family Foundation
The mid-century icons and lifelong friends believed all spaces should be complete works of art
Constable produced more than 300 images of the medieval city and its surroundings — including an oil sketch never previously seen at auction
Christie's specialist offers insights into his life and career, from his brilliance as an innovator and forger to his restless globetrotting lifestyle
A guide to the husband-and-wife team François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne — illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
In the late 19th century Emile Gallé’s vibrant glassware helped to transform ideas of what art could be. Christie’s Design specialists share their insights
Christie’s Hong Kong presents beautifully curated masterpieces that locate common motifs between East and West
A history of the illustrious maison, illustrated with historic necklaces, rings, bracelets and clocks sold at Christie’s
Discover a selection of the most desirable and rare handbags, luggage and accessories, open for bidding online until 23 November
Christie’s Hong Kong honours the artist by opening a grand exhibition to celebrate her 100th birthday. We look back on her magnificent life
From the Dordogne to Tuscany, five magnificent Renaissance-style homes — all from Christie’s International Real Estate
To the scholar Arthur Upham Pope, these gold reliefs were among the world’s greatest artworks
A primer on the jewellers who cast aside Art Nouveau’s nature-inspired forms in favour of an aesthetic that celebrated modernity and technology
Enjoy a 360-degree view of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild’s extraordinary London residence featuring hidden gems of 20th and 21st century art and design, available for bidding online
Using tailoring techniques and embroidery, the Barcelona-born artist makes fabric sculptures inspired by bronze and marble works of antiquity
An 1874 Brut Millésimé is being offered for sale, with the opportunity to drink it at the Maison Belle Epoque in Epernay