This English figure of Christ — one of only two of its type known to have survived the 800-plus years since it was cast — was previously thought to have been made in France
To mark the record-breaking price for the Winston Pink Legacy diamond in Geneva, we look back at historic pieces sold at Christie’s
The Métiers d’Art collection is witty, eclectic and Chanel to the core. Illustrated with bags offered in Handbags and Accessories on 12 December in London
As a highly prized classic of American design comes up at auction on 13 December, specialist Beth Vilnsky advises on what to consider when buying a Tiffany lamp
Einstein’s ‘God letter’, his single most famous letter on God, Judaism, and man’s eternal search for meaning — offered on 4 December
International Head of Watches John Reardon on why devotees of Patek Philippe never settle for less than the best
On 6 and 7 of December Christie’s will offer almost 400 lots from a collection that includes works by Hals, Van Dyck, Leyster, Snyders and Jan Brueghel the Elder
Looking back on a week of auctions that featured masterworks representing some of the greatest collections assembled in the United States
Explore key British artists from the 19th century to the present day, offered across four sales of Modern British Art and British Impressionism in London
Intriguing and affordable works by Goya, Guercino, Scolari, Aluisetti and Vico — offered in Christie’s online sale
Specialist Chi Fan Tsang on an imperial vase that resembles a scroll painting in the way the landscape unfurls
Revealed in public for the first time in almost 130 years, Chatterboxes offers an exciting missing link between French and British Impressionism
A profile of the Irish-born artist celebrated for his ‘Wall of Light’ and ‘Landline’ series, and revered as a natural heir to the Abstract Expressionists
David Hockney’s Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) realises $90.3 million — a world record price for a living artist
The remarkable memoir of a British naval officer who witnessed and recorded the historic events of 11 November, 1918
The pioneering sculptor’s biggest contribution to art was arguably the empty space. Illustrated with works offered in London and New York in November 2018
As its decor is offered at auction on 20 November, we look back on the nightclub’s history as a playground for the rich and famous, from Frank Sinatra to Diana Ross
Why would this vase, made in St Petersburg by Russia’s Imperial Porcelain Factory, feature Emperor Franz I of Austria? Specialist Margo Oganesian explains
Art critic Alastair Sooke and Christie’s specialist Sophia Zhou discuss the life and times of this giant of Chinese culture
Ancient jewellery styles are in vogue, but original pieces that can be thousands of years old are surprisingly affordable
Ahead of the sale of The Knight of the Lord's Passion, Alastair Smart profiles the Pre-Raphaelite artist described by Burne-Jones as ‘the best of us all’
Offered on November 29, this exceptional single malt is expected to set a new world auction record. Specialist Tim Triptree MW explains why
Collectors of vintage Rolex know it's about more than just that famous crown logo — as these 5 watches show
A special sale in Hong Kong that embarks on an artistic journey from Su Shi through a millennium of Chinese history
We believe Eleanor Roosevelt gave this watch — offered in New York on 6 December — to her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, on their wedding day
Specialist Sophia Zhou on an album of rare fan-leaf paintings by some of the greatest names in the history of Chinese art
A guide to the Chinese artist who was a peer of Wu Guanzhong and Zao Wou-Ki, and celebrated for his elegiac paintings that reconfigured Western abstraction
Why this 18.96-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond, which was promptly renamed The Winston Pink Legacy, sold for CHF50,375,000 in Geneva
New world auction records set for Edward Hopper, Willem de Kooning and many more as The Barney A. Ebsworth Collection totals $323.1 million
From Colorado to Chianti in Italy, 5 luxury properties where you can savour the passing of every hour — all from Christie’s International Real Estate