A 360-degree view of our online sale, Discovering Old Masters: The Legacy of Piero Corsini
In 1969 Cy Twombly made the ‘Bolsena’ series, inspired by the Apollo 11 space mission. One of these cryptic masterpieces is offered in New York on 6 October
The New York heiress and businesswoman discusses the art of entertaining — illustrated with lots from the private collection of Jayne Wrightsman
A powerful work from de Kooning’s controversial ‘Woman’ series is offered in the 20th Century Evening Sale on 6 October in New York
Offered on 13 October at Christie’s in New York, this Attic red-figured kylix could be about to eclipse a landmark figure set 20 years ago, says Harry Seymour
As a preparatory drawing for a work held by Tate Britain comes to auction, Jessica Lack illuminates the tormented British artist’s brief and brilliant career
From applique and back splats to veneering and wingbacks, an essential glossary of furniture terms
Five homes with lavish libraries and resplendent reading spaces, from New York to Paris via South Carolina — all from Christie’s International Real Estate
Collectors of vintage Rolex know it's about more than just that famous crown logo — as these five watches show
Abby and George O’Neill built on the Rockefeller tradition of combining fine art collecting with philanthropic endeavours
Christie’s consultant Elisabeth Parker reveals why this extraordinary Ming carpet is one of the best examples ever seen at auction
One of the greatest 20th-century photographers, Cartier-Bresson bore witness to events that shaped history, from Spain’s Civil War to the death of Gandhi
Christie’s Senior International Clocks Specialist Will Strafford offers points to consider when buying French clocks, from age to condition
Why John Walker, former director of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., called it ‘unsurpassed on this side of the Atlantic’
An inscribed Selmer trumpet, used by jazz legend Louis Armstrong in the early 1950s, is offered in The Exceptional Sale on 14 October
One of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found — offered on 6 October at Christie’s in New York
Specialist Noah May looks at the upswing in the market, key distinctions in style and taste, and what collectors look for
A 360-degree view of exceptional pieces on offer this September in New York Asian Art Week
The New York gallery owner had an enviable reputation for making rediscoveries. A sale of Old Master paintings from his collection is offered online
From fine and decorative objects to the best of luxury, whatever you're browsing, our viewing rooms offer a special preview of highlights from our upcoming auctions
The ‘godmother of performance art’ talks to Christie’s about her groundbreaking new work, ahead of its landmark sale at Christie’s in October
The tiny and exquisitely beautiful curiosities that once housed tobacco are highly prized. Specialist Sherese Tong advises on how to start a collection
A primer on the sculptor whose art encapsulated mankind’s existential crisis in the post-war era
Once regarded as masterpieces of modernism, Toulouse-Lautrec’s posters are now celebrated for heralding the birth of graphic design
One of the founders of Abstract Expressionism, Robert Motherwell was also one of its most articulate spokesmen — featuring works from the Dedalus Foundation
An introduction to the London jeweller synonymous with ‘all-diamond’ masterpieces. Illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
Christie’s specialist James Baskerville discuss the life and art of the world’s most famous street artist. Illustrated with upcoming lots offered at Christie’s
Besides practising Daoism and Confucianism, the Ming court was keen to align itself with Tibetan Buddhist institutions
A mahogany table gifted by Tsar Alexander I is a highlight of an innovative online collaboration with Paris’s leading art and antiques fair
A love of beauty defines the collection of Commandant Paul-Louis Weiller, complementing his lifetime of achievements