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
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 by 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
From Fort Worth to the French Riviera, 5 grand properties lavishly equipped for festive gatherings of friends and family
‘Made in China’ was once the ultimate mark of sophistication for Western porcelain enthusiasts, as specialist Becky MacGuire explains
Behind the scenes with Christie’s specialists and the remarkable artworks and objects they come into contact with
The story behind a double portrait from the Barney A. Ebsworth Collection that’s being offered in London in March
From an Assyrian relief to a record-breaking swan decoy, the lots sold at Christie’s that have captivated our specialists
As marriage portraits by Frans Hals and Anthony van Dyck are offered in London, the recently wed Andrew Graham-Dixon selects favourite images of couples
In the art world as on Wall Street, J Tomilson Hill plays to win. He is now opening a dedicated space for his stellar collection
In our regular series of interviews, collectors discuss how they got started, their motivations, and, ultimately, what their collection means to them
Lessons from 35 years with Christie’s, including remarkable discoveries, what makes Ammi Phillips an icon of folk art, and how it feels to change consignors’ lives
Sophia Zhou on the record-breaking sale of a 1,000-year-old scroll painting by the most revered figure in Chinese art history