From Brazil to St. Barths, 5 luxury residences where you can be indoors one moment and beneath a blue sky the next, while hardly even noticing
An expert guide to Kentucky’s finest, which has been gaining increasing attention at auction over the past five years
The story by numbers of the exclusive Napa Valley winery famous for producing wines of exceptional quality in tiny quantities
As an important grouping of meteorites from the Stifler Collection comes to Christie's, UCLA’s Dr. Alan Rubin explains the origins of extraterrestrial rocks
Six specialists discuss six fascinating works by Italian Old Masters — all offered in London with estimates of £150,000 or less
New York of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s was fertile ground for a generation of emerging street photographers, from Louis Faurer to Diane Arbus
Insights into the enduring appeal of works that were sculpted some 5,000 years ago. Illustrated with pieces offered on 3 July
European Ceramics specialist Dominic Simpson on porcelain’s first appearance in Europe in the 18th century, which pieces to seek out and how to spot a fake
A series of guides to some of the most important artists we offer at auction
Mark Wiltshire, Associate Specialist in Science & Books, walks us through the history of Christianity’s most influential printed text
A cheaper, quicker alternative to oil paint, pastel became the perfect medium for portraits of the middle class
Our Books and Manuscripts specialists advise on a richly rewarding and ever-evolving collectors’ market
Stunning jewels offered from the Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence sale: a glorious fusion of aesthetic ideas from two continents
How the Dutch Master’s vision of himself reflected his fortunes through the years — illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
Decorative and dangerous, the most impressive group of courtly quality weapons to come to auction in well over a generation
Diamonds from Golconda in India are prized above all others, and the Mughal & Maharaja Magnificence auction presents a once-in-a-lifetime selection
An expert guide to the British artist best known for his depiction of horses, but also a skilled portraitist. Illustrated with works offered in Classic Week London
Can you tell your tabatière from your boîte-à-mouches? Specialist David McLachlan offers the ultimate guide to storing your snuff
A primer on the sculptor whose art encapsulated mankind’s existential crisis in the post-war era. Illustrated with works offered in London on June 17 & 18
Our specialists’ tips, from what to look for in a glaze to how to read hidden stamps. Illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
An in-depth look at Britain's most famous Modernist painter — including a number of works offered at Christie's
Chinese ceramics and works of art specialist Vicki Paloympis offers tips on how to start a collection
From woodcuts to lithographs and originals vs editions. Illustrated with standout works from our online Contemporary Edition sale, 9-16 July
Choosing classic vintages of the post-war period is a personal exercise, but the vintages on this list are as good as any
From the landmark 16th-century atlases published by Ortelius and Blaeu to Nasa’s psychedelic maps of the dark side of the moon
Jewellery specialist Jessica Elliott offers an in-depth guide to these opulent ornaments — more versatile, wearable and affordable than one might suppose
A comprehensive guide to the many Louis Vuitton bags and trunks on the market — including the most sought-after models
Tim Triptree on top vintages, niche growers, and storing a collection. Plus, two special lots offered by Domaine Jacques Selosse and Philipponnat, 5-6 June
From the colour of your outfit to the number of dragons on your coat, how Chinese robes told everyone exactly who you were
Technical innovation, artistry and the culture of fine watchmaking have made Richard Mille a dominant player