A guide to the glassmaking genius of René Lalique, whose designs embraced Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Modernism
The extraordinary life of the trail-blazing artist described by her contemporaries as the quintessential Impressionist
Discover how works by pioneering street artists are finding their way into the homes of collectors
Ernie Barnes, Shara Hughes and Faith Ringgold are a few contemporary highlights coming to Christie’s New York this July
From techniques to paper selections, find out everything you need to know to build your own collection of prints
Spanning Art Nouveau to the ‘new vintage’ styles of the 1980s and 90s, jewellery from the collections of Jean Fouquet and June Newton
Antiquities specialist Claudio Corsi explains the history of this delicate material — and the qualities to look out for
International Head of Antiquities G. Max Bernheimer surveys some magnificent examples, while Hannah Solomon offers an expert introduction
Although he came to printmaking relatively late, by the end of his life the artist had produced more than 1,000 lithographs and over 500 etchings
Specialists Anna Touzin and Isabel Millar pick five abstract artists with reputations on the rise from across Christie’s upcoming sales
A deep dive into the life of Impressionism’s founding father, illustrated with masterpieces offered at Christie’s
The British artist is best known for his depictions of horses, but was also a skilled portraitist. Illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
As the 50th anniversary of the Spanish master’s death approaches, we delve into each of his defining styles
Paul Coldwell looks back on working with Paula Rego on some of her best-known works, including ‘Nursery Rhymes’ and the ‘Abortion’ series
The Old Masters: No Reserves sale highlights masterworks from the Byzantine through the Baroque period and beyond
A profile of the Italian artist who inspired Arte Povera and ‘changed art’ with his use of unconventional materials
Why devotees of the Swiss brand never settle for less than the best — illustrated with outstanding examples offered at Christie’s
The French artist produced a wide range of works that seamlessly fit into any collection
Discover the history behind the Hermès Faubourg, Ghillies, Sunrise Birkin and other rare designs
Choosing classic post-war wines is a personal exercise, but the vintages on this list — all offered in Christie’s Wine Online — are as good as any
Custom-made HSS handbags featuring this special emblem represent the Holy Grail for Hermès aficionados
An expert’s look at the career highlights that made Jordan the ‘Greatest of All Time'
Christie’s Watches experts attempt the impossible by naming their shortlist
A primer on the Burgundy estate producing the most sought-after wines ever sold, with lots from our upcoming wine sale
The story by numbers of the exclusive Napa Valley winery famous for producing wines of exceptional quality in tiny quantities
The artist’s strikingly original, geometric bronze figures made him one of the leading lights of post-war sculpture
An expert introduction to the bags created by one of the world’s most famous fashion houses, from the Birkin to the Kelly
Specialist Amelia Walker on the ingenious scientific instruments that evolved into desirable works of decorative art
Discover why this Art Deco designer is one of the most innovative artists in non-precious metals, lacquer, and more
Why collectors are in thrall to the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the creation of the ultimate bag — illustrated with examples offered at Christie’s