The man who transformed the West’s appreciation for Asian art looks back on a career distinguished by visionary thinking and daring acquisitions
Specialist Amelia Walker on the ingenious scientific instruments that evolved into desirable works of decorative art
Discover why this Art Deco designer is one of the most innovative artists in non-precious metals, lacquer, and more
This watch of exceptional provenance belonged to an Allied soldiers whose story inspired the movie The Great Escape
Browse the auctions of The Private Collection of William S. Reese and discover treasures ranging from the exploration of the New World to various printed Americana
One of Picasso's most powerful musketeers from his late period will make its auction debut on 26 May in Hong Kong
Interior designer Fredrik Karlsson curates monochrome works by Georges Jouve, Diego Giacometti and Charlotte Perriand from the upcoming Paris Design sale
Why collectors are in thrall to the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the creation of the ultimate bag — illustrated with examples offered at Christie’s
Virtually step inside our galleries to explore the finest paintings, sculptures and works on paper from the 18th through early 20th centuries
A Hong Kong auction of the world’s most complicated watches includes models that have never come to auction before
Big names such as Monet, Rothko, Pollock and Picasso led the evening sales, where 50 new artist records were achieved
The former Chairman of the London Stock Exchange also served as Chairman of the Courtauld and President of the Furniture History Society
Why coloured gems – like this stunning set of diamond rings in saturated colours – have an allure all of their own
World’s first Francis Bacon/Adrian Ghenie joint exhibition will debut Asia tour in May at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
An important Southeast Asian collection of Chinese paintings is coming to auction this May, including masterpieces by Xu Beihong
28 exquisite Qing ceramics from the Wang Xing Lou collection are coming to Hong Kong this May
From stingrays to sea lilies to shrimps, the fossils of underwater life forms are more common than their terrestrial counterparts
A large-format Helmut Newton and 110 fashion prints lead this spring’s photography sales at Christie’s Paris
A closer look at the life and friendships of the Paris-based Chinese artist who bridged the divide between East and West
From the first American spacewalk to the earliest image of the surface of Mars. Illustrated with lots offered online
Nazy Vassegh, founder of Eye of the Collector, reveals why she has teamed up with Christie’s to present a global online platform for her art fair
The most valuable single-owner collection, sold to further the impact of London Business School
Handbag specialist Jerry Chang elaborates on the definition, characteristics and categories of Hermès heritage leathers
A small group of 19th-century forerunners helped to shape a national identity for the United States that still resonates
The artist's love of classical culture inspired him to make some of the greatest abstract works of the late 20th century
Christie's specialist offers insights into his life and career, from his brilliance as an innovator and forger to his restless globetrotting lifestyle
Virtually step inside our galleries at Rockefeller Center to explore highlights from the innovative 20/21 sale series
An unprecedented selection of Louis Vuitton trunks from a prominent private Japanese collector are going to make their auction debut in Hong Kong
James Hyslop, Head of Science & Natural History, on the history of this fearsome dinosaur, as seen in Jurassic Park
Many of the 20th century’s greatest painters — from Picasso to Hockney — also produced beautiful works for books