Some 200 books that tell the story of French cuisine across five centuries — from spices to sauces, swans to soufflés — are offered in Paris
This Valentine's day, get inspired by ten of the most moving love letters in the Christie's archives
Celebrating the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, the spike represents a turning point in history
The Chinese Year of the Rabbit begins on 22 January 2023. We look back on 10 bunny-themed works that have bounced through our salerooms
Books by Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo showed how our cosmos truly looked, inspiring artists and scientists after them
From British and European art to rare books and manuscripts, see history in a new light in the second week of our Classic Week sale exhibition
One of 12 flags carried by the great Norwegian explorer on four polar expeditions will be offered at Classic Week in London on 14 December
Take a 360-degree tour of the first week of our Classic Week sale exhibition in London
A complete copy of Mercator’s Atlas, published in 1595, will be offered during Classic Week in London on 14 December
From wine to watches, handbags to jewels and rare books to sneakers — 25 gift ideas, available only through Christie’s
From a Roman bronze of Hercules to a Greek relief of Aphrodite, here are eight intriguing objects offered at Christie’s Classic Week in London
From Aristotle to Zora Neale Hurston, Christie’s specialists choose their favourite books from our upcoming sale
With influences spanning Zen Buddhism and jazz, the author’s oeuvre reflects his life as spiritual wayfarer
Upcoming Paris treasures range from a Pierre Macret commode made for Marie Antoinette to an enigmatic royal hunting scene by Jacques Bertaux
Choreographer Botis Seva presents a new dance piece inspired by ancient sculpture and medieval manuscripts
In the second episode of our interview series, dance artist Botis Seva explores the art historical inspiration behind his latest work, Santo
This collection of Melville artefacts explores the writer’s influences and, his life of adventure
Explore the second group of works to be offered during Classic Week in London, celebrating art from antiquity to the 21st century
Books by some of the greatest minds in human history, from Copernicus to Einstein, come to Christie’s on 13 July
The founder of hip-hop on humble beginnings, musical evolutions and the origin of a billion-dollar business
A new NFT from Penn showcases mRNA research enabling life-changing vaccines for COVID and beyond
Explore the first group of works to be offered during Classic Week in London, celebrating art from antiquity to the 21st century
Annotated first editions in aid of English PEN: an unique insight into the work of John le Carré, Hilary Mantel, Margaret Atwood and more
As some 80 first editions are auctioned in aid of English PEN, we look at insights into the creative processes of le Carré, Atwood, Mantel and more
An account of Napoleon’s greatest military victory — told in his own words — comes to Christie’s on 7 July
Explore two extraordinary exhibitions delving into the inextricable links between the visual and literary arts through the ages, with works by Shakespeare, Picasso, Joyce, Rubens and more
Browse the auctions of The Private Collection of William S. Reese and discover treasures ranging from the exploration of the New World to various printed Americana
Many of the 20th century’s greatest painters — from Picasso to Hockney — also produced beautiful works for books
Four Christie’s specialists choose their favourite lots from upcoming auctions of works from the leading bookseller
Enjoy a 360 view of an array of timeless and elegant pieces from antiquity to the 20th century
Rare books, lithographs and manuscripts provided shine a light on the inspirations of the famed children’s writer
These inscribed first editions offer a rare glimpse into Fleming’s influences as he built 007’s world