Works by Alberto’s younger brother have become highly sought-after, and were particular favourites of the esteemed fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy
To mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we look at portraits of a monarch whose reign has encompassed 70 years of artistic change
Three generations of the Missoni fashion dynasty choose their favourite works from Christie’s 20th/21st Century online sales
Peter de Bolla, the Wine Steward at King’s College, tells the story of a collection that has been a source of exceptional wines since 1446
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
Take a virtual tour around our Paris galleries and discover design classics and outstanding photographs from three upcoming auctions
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
Discover the breadth of works offered from two private and iconic collections – The Collection of Sir Nicholas Goodison and The Collection of the late Lord and Lady Swaythling
Christie’s Design specialists illuminate the origins of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s masterpieces in leaded glass, illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
The life and philosophy of the American furniture maker who applied ‘a thousand skills… to shape wood and realise its true potential’
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 expert guide to palettes, glazes, reign marks and different kilns. Illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
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
Specialist Jude Quinn considers the three key questions faced by buyers new to the art form
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