Nights in Red Square, hunting for relatives of obscure collectors — and discovering a masterpiece covered in years of cooking oil
The couple’s collection is a treasure trove of 18th- and 19th-century American cultural heritage that resonates with modern sensibilities
Virtually step inside our Rockefeller Center galleries to discover three live sales from Americana Week
With a range of whimsical objects and grand masterpieces, four auctions present a perfect opportunity for all collectors
From Bourgeois in Basel to Mondrian in Milan, here’s our pick of this year’s must-see shows and events for your diary
Our guide to the forms, ornamentations and carving styles, illustrated with lots from past Important Americana sales
The century after the United States got independence saw artists making works that helped to form its cultural identity
What a newcomer needs to know about the highly collectable, grain-based liquor served at all Chinese state banquets
A look back at the landmark moments of 2021
The late co-founder of The Chinese Porcelain Company was a master of the mix in his New York gallery and apartment
Here are 10 of the best scenes of celebration in art — all of which have quickened the pulse in Christie’s salerooms
Why Christie’s was the place to be this year, with outstanding results both in our salerooms and online
When collecting Champagnes, it is important to understand not only which vintages are great, but also why
Don't miss these must-see exhibitions, if you are in or around New York for the holidays
Art Deco architecture and exotic animals were among the inspirations of Maison Boivin, ‘jeweller of the intelligentsia’
Publisher and fashion director Caroline Issa discovers how Christie’s private sales team can make her wish list of artworks a reality
Why connoisseurs pursue the best cases from Chateau Montelena, Heitz Cellars, Ridge, Harlan Estate, Opus One, and more
How a tiny French village became the centre of a revolutionary art movement that would influence the Impressionists
Renowned interior designer Alyssa Kapito has created a stunning room using objects from the upcoming Design sale
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
From the iconic imperial eggs to its jewellery, flowers, figurines and snuff-boxes, and the distinct styles of its various branches and workmasters
The curators of the Mind/Mirror retrospective, which explores Johns's 70-year career, discuss the show’s unique concept
Ten of the world’s most fascinating artists’ dwellings, from Frederic Leighton’s London villa to Georgia O’Keeffe’s studio in New Mexico
Can you tell your tabatière from your boîte-à-mouches? Specialist Isabelle Cartier-Stone offers the ultimate guide to storing your snuff
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
Paintings taken from a Vienna apartment during the Second World War — and rediscovered some 15 years ago — are offered in London