House & Garden magazine selects its favourite lots on offer in The Collector online, until 1 June
A 360-degree view of important works from the Renaissance to the 20th century ahead of our four auctions in Paris this May, including a drawing from Tiepolo’s Punchinello series, illustrated books by Picasso and an 18th-century equinoctial sundial
The New York-based interior designer reveals his choice of items offered in the online Collector sale from 28 April to 7 May
A special preview of selected highlights from our upcoming The Collector online auction, to be offered 11 May to 1 June
Collectors, gallerists, dealers and designers talk about their treasured objects and the thrill of the chase
Louise Broadhurst, Head of Oriental Rugs and Carpets, explains how a once-mighty carpet has come to be dispersed across the globe, from Paris to Boston to Berlin
A special preview of works available for immediate purchase through Christie’s Private Sales service
Everything from identifying natural dyes to finding the right setting on your vacuum cleaner. Illustrated with past and upcoming lots offered at Christie’s
The story of the family-run firm that’s been a fixture in New York for 80 years, ahead of a landmark sale of furniture, porcelain, clocks, sculpture and more
From an Anatolian idol to images of the Cern nuclear research facility — a whistlestop tour arranged, for your convenience, in chronological order
Christie’s Senior International Clocks Specialist Will Strafford offers points to consider when buying French clocks, from age to condition
From applique and back splats to veneering and wingbacks, an essential glossary of furniture terms
Our guide to the forms, ornamentations and carving styles, illustrated with lots from Important American Furniture, Folk Art and Silver on 24 January
‘Made in China’ was once the ultimate mark of sophistication for Western porcelain enthusiasts, as specialist Becky MacGuire explains
Chinese Export specialist Becky MacGuire looks at pieces created for the elite of the Spanish-speaking world, including highlights from our January sale
The series of 15 sales was led by two exceptional predella panels by artist Giovanni di Paolo
Ten pieces that underline Christie’s exceptional expertise in Russian art of the highest quality and provenance
The story of the French factory founded in the 18th century, from evolutions in style to the monarchs who gladly waited years for their commissions to be created
Lessons from 36 years with Christie’s, including remarkable discoveries and how it feels to change consignors’ lives
The story of the groundbreaking Ward W. Willits House and the rediscovery of four of its unique dining chairs, also designed by Lloyd Wright and offered in New York
Can you tell your tabatière from your boîte-à-mouches? Specialist David McLachlan offers the ultimate guide to storing your snuff
Nine points for lovers of timeworn statuary to consider — from Venetian vs Florentine foundries to patina and whether or not to polish
Explore art from antiquity to the 20th century, offered as part of Classic Week in London, 3–13 December
Offered in New York on 13 December, a selection of iconic design pieces from Alexander Kaplen’s superb collection
Discover the great library of Martine de Béhague, Countess of Béarn, interiors by François-Joseph Graf, The Exceptional Sale and more
A new exhibition at Christie’s explores the art-historical influences behind Dolce&Gabbana’s Alta Moda, Alta Gioielleria and Alta Sartoria collections
An online preview of Art Adorned, our private-selling exhibition of Old Master paintings and extraordinary Dolce&Gabbana couture creations
Meredith Etherington-Smith on designer Jean-Michel Frank and pieces he created for a very special interior in Argentina, which sold for €1,174,625
As a historic piece from Harewood House comes to auction, experts discuss the life and legacy of Britain’s greatest cabinet-maker
This vase issued by the State Porcelain Factory commemorates the heroic 1928 rescue of nine men who had been stranded in the Arctic for two months