Seven expert tips on collecting, whether you seek affordable works on paper or a museum-quality masterpiece
Orlando Rock, Chairman of Christie’s UK, and Robert Copley, International Head of Furniture, on the telltale techniques of Britain’s greatest furniture-maker
Can you tell your tabatière from yourboîte-à-mouches? Specialist David McLachlan offers the ultimate guide to storing your snuff
To mark the 300th anniversary of Thomas Chippendale’s birth, experts discuss the life and legacy of Britain's greatest cabinet-maker
Works by Miró, Klee, Degas, Cézanne and more, offered in the Impressionist & Modern Works on Paper sale on 21 June at Christie’s in London
Six tips for a healthy and happy handbag, from Christie’s specialist Rachel Koffsky
Our specialists’ tips, from what to look for in a glaze to how to read hidden stamps. Illustrated with works offered in Picasso Ceramics — Online, 15-22 June 2018
An expert introduction to the bags created by one of the world’s most famous fashion houses, from the Constance to the Kelly
How to get clued up on everything from reign marks to firing flaws, palettes, glazes and the different kilns
International Head of Antiquities G. Max Bernheimer surveys some magnificent examples, while Laetitia Delaloye offers an expert introduction
A primer on the jewellers who cast aside Art Nouveau’s nature-inspired forms in favour of an aesthetic that celebrated modernity and technology
An in-depth look at Britain's most famous Modernist painter — illustrated with works offered at Christie's
Featuring pieces from one of the finest collections of Oscar Heyman & Brothers jewellery ever to come to auction
Christie’s specialist and author Raymond Sancroft-Baker offers his expert overview of one of the world’s most important jewellery houses
PurseBop outlines the four stages that mark the evolution of an Hermès connoisseur, and the bags that accompany each
An expert introduction to Bulgari rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches, including cutting-edge concepts such as the Trombino ring and the Serpenti bracelet-watch
Jewellery specialist Jessica Elliott offers an in-depth guide to these opulent ornaments — more versatile, wearable and affordable than one might suppose
Historian, dealer, author and curator Harrice Simons Miller offers an introduction to the collecting costume, couture, fashion jewellery
Senior specialist Fung Chiang offers an expert introduction, illustrated with pieces offered in Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels on 29 May
An expert introduction to the movement, from its origins in France to its flowering on a private island off the coast of New England
Who’s hot? Which regions are undervalued? These and other questions answered, together with works offered in our 22-30 May online sale
From the iconic imperial eggs to its jewellery, flowers, figurines and snuff-boxes, and the distinct styles of its various branches and workmasters
Expert insights into a category witnessing a sharp rise in new buyers — illustrated with works from our upcoming sale in New York
He is best known for his images of an idealised America, yet the New England artist’s work was more nuanced than is often understood
Best known for his unsettling portraits of children, Yoshitomo Nara’s work blends new and old ideas of Japanese identity
A closer look at the life and friendships of the Paris-based Chinese artist who bridged the divide between East and West
Specialist Katie Lundie peels back the layers of meaning in peonies, jasmine, morning glories, camellias and other blooms
Christie’s furniture specialists share the telltale techniques of Britain's greatest furniture-maker
Specialist Joy McCall answers key questions for collectors of the glassmaker’s exquisite pieces. Illustrated with lots offered in the Lalique sale on 15 May
Christie’s specialist Patrick Hofstetter on the essential attributes that ensure the Daytona’s enduring popularity with collectors