Why the French Impressionist’s paintings of the Saint-Lazare train station are among his greatest achievements
Meredith Etherington-Smith hails the long and distinguished career of the London antiques dealer with a client list that reads like an international who’s who
An expert introduction to Bulgari rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches, including cutting-edge concepts such as the Trombino ring and the Serpenti bracelet-watch
An exceptional example of the most valuable illustrated book ever produced — and an icon of American art — will be offered on 14 June to benefit conservation causes
Senior International Jewellery Director and cufflink aficionado David Warren admires 20 exquisite pairs of gem-set cufflinks, offered in London on 13 June
Historian, dealer, author and curator Harrice Simons Miller offers an introduction to the collecting costume, couture, fashion jewellery
Daphne Lingon, Head of Jewellery at Christie’s in New York, on the 'dramatic' ring with which David Rockefeller proposed to Peggy in 1940
A guide to arguably South America’s most famous artist, whose work addresses everything from domestic life to bullfighting
The Mexican artist discusses his influences, painting on mannequins and works offered in the Latin American Art sale in May
Jewellery specialist Jessica Peshall offers an in-depth guide to these opulent ornaments — more versatile, wearable and affordable than one might suppose
Axel Heinz, Winemaker and Estate Director at Masseto, discusses the ‘magic’ wine he creates from a portion of seven hectares in Bolgheri
Ruben Lien, Senior Specialist in Chinese Works of Art, admires a gilt-bronze Buddha crafted some 1,400 years ago
Why this nearly 300-year-old Celestial Sphere vase will set hearts fluttering when it comes to auction on 30 May
A guide to the photographer who sold his first images to MoMA at the age of 14, illustrated with works from a dedicated online sale, 22-30 May
Innovator, forger, globetrotter — insights into the long life and influential career of China’s most popular modern artist
Specialist Marysol Nieves appraises a collection of 38 posters by Cuba’s most innovative graphic artists
Records achieved for 15 artists across a competitive auction week
Books and Manuscripts specialist Heather Pisani delves into intimate letters written by the sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright, offered in New York on 14 June
A guide to the artist credited with galvanising Chinese painting in the 20th century, illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
In anticipation of The Collector sales in London, the art and antiques consultant highlights aesthetic threads that run throughout the centuries
Senior specialist Fung Chiang offers an expert introduction, illustrated with pieces offered in Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels on 29 May
Pianist Jeff Cohen and soprano Pauline Texier bring Claude Debussy's recently rediscovered score for Hymnis back to life ahead of its sale in Paris
Discover exceptional furniture, objects and works of art for the home
An expert introduction to the movement, from its origins in France to its flowering on a private island off the coast of New England
Strong results for Bacon, Warhol and Rothko as the Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale realises $397 million
On 25 May Christie’s presents one of its greatest ever wine auctions — a unique collection of historic Burgundies from a legendary domaine
Offered in New York on 17 May, one of the largest canvases the artist ever painted — emblematic of his desire for the viewer to be ‘within the picture’
The artist reveals how he created a work that became an instant icon when it debuted at the Whitney Museum in New York in 2014
This painting is one of only a handful of portraits by the artist of his daughter Clara Serena, who died aged just 12 years old
Most Wanted Men No. 11, John Joseph H., Jr — offered in New York in May — is the artist’s haunting reminder of the dark underside of America