Ski lodge looking a little sparse? Our pick of vintage posters by the giants of 20th-century graphic design, offered in our Interiors sale on 29 January
The first man you meet at Christie’s in London — named Doorman of the Year in the Mayfair & St James’s 2019 Community Awards — looks back on his career
How William Spratling, Antonio Pineda and Héctor Aguilar reinvented Mexico’s silver industry in Taxco
The Japanese photographer’s work spans decades and, rather than seeking to capture the decisive moment, aims to evoke ‘the infinite and the immeasurable’
Explore timeless classics that define modern French elegance with over 300 YSL designs from Catherine Deneuve’s personal collection
Over 45 years, the London-based dealer has made his name as a purveyor of eclectic objects from an array of world cultures and historical periods
Thomas Girtin, who died aged just 27, was a friend of J.M.W. Turner — and regarded by many as more gifted. Specialist Harriet Drummond tells us why
The former head of cultural affairs for Mexico in the UK on how her Latin American heritage has influenced her collection
Were some of Caravaggio’s most famous paintings directly influenced by the figures on Rome’s Fontana delle Tartarughe?
From Aspen to Big Sky, 5 super-snug retreats in or near some of the world’s top-ranked ski resorts — all from Christie’s International Real Estate
Specialist Furio Rinaldi admires this rediscovered work by the 16th-century Italian artist, which scholars had long presumed lost
Nicole Salvesen talks about her company’s interior design philosophy and the interiors created for our 29 January sale
Watch collector Mishal Kanoo explains why he felt compelled to buy this unique Patek Philippe wristwatch, which depicts King Saud of Saudi Arabia on its face
Why John Hays thinks George Washington may have once sat on this recently rediscovered chair, made in Philadelphia circa 1750
We reveal the inspiration behind Les Grandes Décorations, the most radical works of the great Impressionist’s career
As the French actor’s wardrobe of Yves Saint Laurent pieces comes to auction in Paris, Meredith Etherington-Smith looks at their long and close relationship
Specialist James Hyslop admires a spectacular fusion of art, craftsmanship and science created by a master glassmaker
The Peaceable Kingdom paintings by Edward Hicks are among the most widely celebrated icons of American folk art today — and this one has an intriguing detail
A guide to the rebellious co-founder of avant-garde artists’ group Les Nabis
Highlights owned by the respected American art dealer include early Italian and Baroque paintings and 18th-century British landscapes
International specialist Tim Schmelcher charts the evolution of a field in which works by the likes of Dürer or Rembrandt can offer exceptional value
Alastair Smart traces the extraordinary life and work of perhaps the finest printmaker in the history of art
Seven expert tips on collecting, whether you seek affordable works on paper or a museum-quality masterpiece
William Louis-Dreyfus collected art that reflected America’s complex social history, including artists such as Thornton Dial, Bill Traylor and Nellie Mae Rowe
American Folk Art specialist Sallie Glover explains why this small landscape painting gives us a rare insight into the life of the artist
Our guide to the forms, ornamentations and carving styles, illustrated with lots from Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints on 17-18 January
An introduction to the Outsider artist taking the art world by storm
A fine piece of furniture can last hundreds of years, so it pays to invest in preserving its history, functionality and value
Harry Williams-Bulkeley on everything from cutlery to candelabras and sourcing that show-stopping centrepiece
American Folk and Outsider Art specialist Cara Zimmerman profiles the artists aspiring collectors should know about