From an Assyrian relief to a record-breaking swan decoy, the lots sold at Christie’s that have captivated our specialists
The theoretical physicist’s PhD thesis, key papers, wheelchair and more were offered in a special online sale at Christie’s
Einstein’s ‘God letter’, his single most famous letter on God, Judaism, and man’s eternal search for meaning, which sold for a record $2,892,500 on 4 December
This exceptional example of the most valuable illustrated book ever produced — and an icon of American art — was sold on 14 June to benefit conservation causes
Tryggve Gran’s remarkable Polar journals transport us back to 1912 and a tent containing Captain Scott’s frozen remains
The remarkable memoir of a British naval officer who witnessed and recorded the historic events of 11 November, 1918
Important first editions, magical scrolls, and the world’s first atlas — 10 highlights from Christie's Books & Manuscripts sale
Explore an array of extraordinary art and objects, from Roman marbles and rare drawings to Eric Albada Jelgersma’s collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings
Highlights from the R. Eden Martin Collection features extraordinary first editions and manuscripts by the likes of Pasternak, Pushkin, Bulgakov and Tolstoy
From Connecticut to Kent in southeast England, homes with links to such classic works as Desire under the Elms, Lord of the Flies and The Deep Blue Sea
The Plantin Polyglot bible — offered on 11 July — makes an emotional homecoming to the Antwerp printing press where it was produced some 450 years ago
Marianne Ihlen inspired some of the Canadian poet and musician’s greatest work. A selection of his gifts to her are offered in Valuable Books & Manuscripts on 11 July
As Christie’s offers 178 works from his personal collection, the illustrator of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory offers us a glimpse of his creative process
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
Specialist Peter Klarnet tells the stories behind a proof copy of the Declaration of Independence and the earliest dated printing of The Star-Spangled Banner
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
Letters, postcards and photographs from the personal archives of Einstein’s sister and brother-in-law shed new light on his extraordinary life
David Rockefeller and his eldest son on what art, philanthropy and a love of Asian culture have meant to one of America’s greatest families
Saint Francis and Brother Leo in Meditation becomes the second highest price paid for a work by El Greco at auction in £54.1 million sales series
Christie’s specialist Kay Sutton decodes the Ripley Scroll, a 17th-century mix of ‘cryptic verse, legend and image’
A fascinating selection of books and manuscripts offering a tangible connection to some of the most dashing adventurers in modern history
As original artwork for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas comes to auction, its illustrator Ralph Steadman shares memories of Hunter S. Thompson
The 50 drawings of fantastical cities contained in this album — offered in New York on 5 December — were dedicated in 1595 to the new Doge of Venice
Including Abraham Lincoln’s mallet, Jackie Kennedy’s letters and the Cowardly Lion’s copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — offered in New York on 5 December
Fascinating insights from Einstein’s correspondence to his closest friend
Christie’s July Classic Week sales total £87,169,480
Bidders from 65 countries take part in the 11 sales, with Guardi’s Venice: The Rialto Bridge setting the highest auction price of 2017 for an Old Master painting
Mark Wiltshire, Associate Specialist in Science & Books, walks us through the history of Christianity’s most influential printed text
Navigate your way around our Classic Week exhibition at King Street featuring stunning works by the original masters of art
Objects and artworks with royal provenance or connections, offered across Classic Week sales at Christie's London
Insights into the gripes and triumphs of history’s greatest composers, from the Metropolitan Opera Guild Collection