The National Portrait Gallery and Getty have jointly purchased Reynolds’s Portrait of Mai. But who was Mai, and why is this work so important?
We look inside a house created by fashion designer Kenzo Takada in 1993 and updated by the award-winning architect Kengo Kuma
Celebrating ‘art for art’s sake’, this period’s makers left a wide-ranging legacy in design history
In memory of Françoise Gilot, who has died at the age of 101, we revisit a feature from 2021 when an exhibition was held to mark her 100th birthday
From the Kellywood to the Mini Kelly Picnic, browse the most coveted limited editions of the Hermès Kelly
Virtually step inside our galleries for a 360-degree view of our biannual Design sale
The Kotovsky collection boasts outstanding Bordeaux, exceptional white Burgundy and a kaleidoscope of spirits, from Chartreuse to Armagnac
With the republishing of all 14 issues of the 1960s publication, Jessica Lack reflects on its powerful testimony to a community silenced by AIDS
Interactions, a new exhibition by the British artist held within the Art Deco Hôtel Martinez, features multidisciplinary works from across his career
Take a virtual step into our Parisian galleries and discover highlights from three exciting sales
Virtually join us at the Rockefeller Center galleries to browse Luxury Week highlights
Discover the history behind the Hermès Faubourg, Ghillies, Sunrise Birkin and other rare designs
From sparkling rosés and handbags to elegant timepieces and rare books, indulge with items available only at Christie’s
The multi-platinum artist told stories through her daring outfits defined by drama and sparkle
Using objects from Ann and Gordon Getty’s historic Berkeley residence, Tendler reimagines its distinctive interiors
Why devotees of the Swiss brand never settle for less than the best — illustrated with outstanding examples offered at Christie’s
A guide to opulent ornaments for glittering occasions, ranging from tiaras worn by princesses to more versatile and affordable examples
Vallayer-Coster was a favourite of Marie Antoinette, yet somehow survived the French Revolution and later sold paintings to the Empress Joséphine
An introduction to the artist who created the most recognisable Japanese artwork ever made, The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Having fled Nazi Europe, these two Jewish potters settled in London to establish a style of ceramic art that has remained influential ever since
Advice on how to identify valuable pieces in different styles and materials from across Asia — illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
The French designer’s playful creations have won admirers ranging from Middle Eastern royalty to Jennifer Aniston
Among the treasures collected by the former judge are several pieces passed on to him by the renowned dealer Robert Ellsworth
Wine specialist Charlie Foley explores the Pinot Noir wines of Domaine Armand Rousseau, the current darling of the auction world
A new exhibition at Tate St Ives reveals how a trio of artist-professors ushered in an avant-garde generation in the 1960s
An expert guide to the fine wines produced at this revered Burgundy estate
An up-close look at an exceptional interior in the couple’s Berkeley residence
Take a virtual tour of our extraordinary offering of European art from the Baroque period to the 19th century
Take a virtual step into our Parisian galleries and discover highlights from two exciting sales
Christie’s Design specialists illuminate the origins of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s masterpieces in leaded glass, illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s