Records achieved for 15 artists across a competitive auction week
Books and Manuscripts specialist Heather Pisani delves into intimate letters written by the sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright, offered in New York on 14 June
A guide to the artist credited with galvanising Chinese painting in the 20th century, illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
Discover exceptional furniture, objects and works of art for the home
Composer Jeff Cohen and singer Pauline Texier bring Claude Debussy's recently rediscovered score for Hymnis back to life ahead of its sale in Paris
Strong results for Bacon, Warhol and Rothko as the Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale realises $397 million
Ruben Lien, Senior Specialist in Chinese Works of Art, admires a gilt-bronze Buddha crafted some 1,400 years ago
On 25 May Christie’s presents one of its greatest ever wine auctions — a unique collection of historic Burgundies from a legendary domaine
Offered in New York on 17 May, one of the largest canvases the artist ever painted — emblematic of his desire for the viewer to be ‘within the picture’
The artist reveals how he created a work that became an instant icon when it debuted at the Whitney Museum in New York in 2014
This painting is one of only a handful of portraits by the artist of his daughter Clara Serena, who died aged just 12 years old
Why this nearly 300-year-old Celestial Sphere vase will set hearts fluttering when it comes to auction on 30 May
Most Wanted Men No. 11, John Joseph H., Jr — offered in New York in May — is the artist’s haunting reminder of the dark underside of America
Offered on 17 May in New York, this work unites two of the most venerated figures of modern times — the King of Rock’n’Roll and the Prince of Pop Art
Francis Bacon's poignant celebration of George Dyer, the artist’s most important subject, will star in our Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale on 17 May
Specialist Marysol Nieves appraises a collection of 38 posters by Cuba’s most innovative graphic artists
A guide to the photographer who sold his first images to MoMA at the age of 14, illustrated with works from a dedicated online sale, 22-30 May
A guide to the American artist who sustained virtuosity in a range of styles, from abstraction to figuration — and back again
In anticipation of The Collector sales in London, the art and antiques consultant highlights aesthetic threads that run throughout the centuries
Great works of art, magnificent jewels, exquisite watches, rare wines and more that have thrilled us in the half-century since Christie’s opened its doors in Geneva
Executed while in the asylum of Saint Paul de Mausole, this late work — offered on 15 May — is the only one in the series painted en plein air
The first sale of Christie’s 20th Century season achieves an exceptional $415,852,500
An exceptional example of the most valuable illustrated book ever produced — and an icon of American art — will be offered on 14 June to benefit conservation causes
Offered in May, a 1916 canvas that was included in every major survey of Malevich’s Suprematist works during his lifetime, and which revolutionised modern art
Acquired directly from Brancusi, this unique portrait of Nancy Cunard comes to auction for the very first time on 15 May
The work from The Collection of Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass will lead Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale on 20 June in London
An expert introduction to the bags created by one of the world’s most famous fashion houses, from the Constance to the Kelly
Who’s hot? Which regions are undervalued? These and other questions answered, together with works offered in our 22-30 May online sale
Vanessa Fusco on a work with an unlikely Hollywood connection by the American Surrealist painter — who is currently having a moment
The most significant charity auction ever staged is 100 per cent sold after 10 days of online sales and three days of live auctions