The story of Nicolas de Staël’s ‘crowning achievement’, which looks set to become the most valuable football painting in history

Take a close-up look at works from our October 20th Century sales in Paris, spanning Impressionism to modern and contemporary art

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

Superb works by Dubuffet, Magritte and Kahlo lead one of the finest cross-category collections ever presented at auction

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

To celebrate 40 years of works on paper auctions at Christie’s, we look back at 12 incredible works that moved the dial

Ancient jewellery styles are in vogue, but original pieces that can be thousands of years old are surprisingly affordable

An important early example of Ruscha’s ‘text’ paintings will be one of the highlights of 20th Century season in New York

Ahead of the sale of 37 multiples created by artists working in collaboration with the printing workshop Graphicstudio, Christie's visits the innovative Florida atelier

From snake weights to unintended air bubbles — why there’s more to paperweights than meets the eye

Offered in New York this fall, a superb collection of photographs, sculpture and design assembled by Alexander Kaplen

Introducing an exceptional selection of Post-War and Contemporary art, which includes works by Gerhard Richter, Yves Klein and Andreas Gursky

In the run-up to her exhibition Modern Slavery, the Syrian artist talks about her creative process and why she likes to see in double

Chic, timeless and durable, 20th-century Nordic furniture is more in demand than ever — especially pieces by these designers

The British collector invites us into the Mougins Museum, founded to house his collection of antiquities. Three of its works are to be offered in New York

Why the Brazilian modernist behind the Bandeirinhas and Fachadas series is now attracting collectors worldwide

A superb collection of Howard Hodgkins, plus Guston, Albers, de Stael, Riley, Auerbach and more — 1 October in London