Historian, dealer, author and curator Harrice Simons Miller offers an introduction to the collecting costume, couture, fashion jewellery
What a newcomer needs to know about the highly collectable, grain-based liquor served at all Chinese state banquets
From woodcuts to lithographs and originals vs editions. Illustrated with works sold at Christie's
A series of guides to the some of the most important artists we offer at auction
A new collector’s guide to palettes, glazes, reign marks, and the different kilns, plus why it pays to handle as many pieces as possible
Why collectors are in thrall to the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the creation of the ultimate bag
The tiny and exquisitely beautiful curiosities that once housed tobacco are highly prized. Specialist Margi Gristina advises on how to start a collection
Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art specialist Katie Lundie on what to look for when collecting Chinese archaic bronzes
A guide to the Art Deco designer inspired by Japanese and African art, who strove to create ‘art for all’
Chinese ceramics and works of art specialist Vicki Paloympis offers tips on how to start a collection
Russian Works of Art specialist Margo Oganesian offers an expert overview of a category that is very much on the up
The story by numbers of the exclusive Napa Valley winery famous for producing wines of exceptional quality in tiny quantities
Specialist Jude Hull’s three key considerations for new buyers, illustrated with works from Edition Gerd Hatje online sale
Specialist Rachel Koffsky picks the most stylish Hermès handbags for your budget — offered in our sales
Orlando Rock, Chairman of Christie’s UK, and Robert Copley, International Head of Furniture, on the telltale techniques of Britain’s greatest furniture-maker
Specialist Imogen Kerr on why the artist wanted everyone to be able to own one of his works
Can you tell your tabatière from yourboîte-à-mouches? Specialist David McLachlan offers the ultimate guide to storing your snuff
The stories behind the names given to a selection of iconic Rolex wristwatches
Seven expert tips on collecting, whether you seek affordable works on paper or a museum-quality masterpiece
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 that have passed through Chrisite's
An expert introduction to the bags created by one of the world’s most famous fashion houses, from the Constance to the Kelly
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