Grant Wood’s double portrait is arguably the USA’s most famous painting, but what does it mean? Andrew Graham-Dixon investigates
The elder brother of Ettore Bugatti, the auto pioneer, spent his days at Antwerp Zoo sculpting its inhabitants. Five of his works are offered in New York in November
Specialist Max Carter discusses a career-defining Futurist work, made just two years before the artist’s tragic death
One of a group of nine sculptures produced by the artist during a 1955 tour of the subcontinent, Claw is offered on 13 November at Christie’s New York
A remarkable collection inspired by the Pacific Ocean and spanning topographical paintings, Chinese Export pictures and images of Tahiti by Gauguin
Superb works by Dubuffet, Magritte and Kahlo lead one of the finest cross-category collections ever presented at auction
Interior designer Rita Konig on her design philosophy and the interiors she created for our Collector sales in London this November
Paintings, drawings, works on paper and sculpture assembled by the celebrated international architect and his wife during their 72-year marriage
Four decades on from the founding of Alpina Wine, Germany’s pre-eminent wine merchant, Christie’s offers 675 lots from its distinguished cellars
As this superb Annunciation comes to auction on 29 October in New York, we talk to the curator of a new UK exhibition of the 16th-century Antwerp painter
From an Edwardian home in England to a manor house in the Netherlands, 5 homes with façades of green — all from Christie’s International Real Estate
Specialist John Hawley on the rowdy, Rome-based group of Dutch and Flemish artists, some of whose works are offered in New York as part of Classic Week
The story of Nicolas de Staël’s ‘crowning achievement’, which sold for €20 million and became the most valuable football painting in history
From Picasso to De Staël, take a closer look at this season’s exceptional edit on offer this October in Paris
As an important reverse-glass painting by the Iranian artist is offered in London, we assess the impact of her groundbreaking practice
A primer on the American artist who has been at the forefront of Californian cool since 1963. Illustrated with works offered during 20th Century Week in November
Highlights from an eclectic collection that spans 5,000 years of history, offered on 25 October in London
Christie’s specialist Susan Kloman reveals the fascinating stories behind 10 exceptional works of art, offered on 30 October in Paris
Christie’s specialist Dominic Simpson shares his expertise on pieces by the alchemist who paved the way for Meissen
As The Collection of Richard L. Weisman comes to auction, we tell the story of one of Warhol’s most intriguing series — and the collector’s pivotal role in its creation
This 19th-century book from Ottoman Turkey, offered in London on 24 October, was commissioned by one of the few known women patrons of the Islamic world
Explore works by some of the world's most important designers of the last 100 years, offered in London on 16 October
Fragrance designer Dawn Goldworm describes the challenge of creating a unique sensory experience for the Rockefeller Galleries during Classic Week
Inspired by classical mythology and reflecting a love triangle that changed British art, Proserpine comes to auction on 28 October in New York
A 360-degree preview of our Hong Kong Autumn Auctions, featuring Asian 20th-century and contemporary art, Chinese paintings, jewels, watches and more
John Nash’s incredible story was told in the 2001 Oscar-winner, A Beautiful Mind. On 25 October his Nobel Prize for Economics is offered in New York
Insights into the enduring appeal of works that were sculpted some 5,000 years ago. Illustrated with pieces offered on 28 October
Strong prices for Basquiat, Richter and Polke as Frieze Week at Christie’s totals £128,234,125
Even as a child, the legendary dealer and collector had an eye for undervalued or misattributed masterpieces
As an extraordinary collection of West Coast art comes to Christie’s in New York, we meet the visionary couple behind it