To celebrate a highly prized classic of American design selling for $3,372,500 on 13 December, specialist Beth Vilnsky advises on what to consider when buying a Tiffany lamp
In the late 19th century Emile Gallé’s vibrant glassware helped to transform ideas of what art could be. Specialist Carina Villinger shares her insights
Vintage boutique owner Catherine B. on collecting vintage Hermès and Chanel, and how she came to acquire one of the most iconic of all handbags
Topographical pictures specialist Nicholas Lambourn discuss the rising interest in China for Chinese export paintings
The Métiers d’Art collection is witty, eclectic and Chanel to the core. Illustrated with bags offered in Handbags and Accessories on 12 December in London
Why collectors are in thrall to the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the creation of the ultimate bag — illustrated with examples sold at Christie’s
As Germany’s strength in the horology market continues to grow, why this 10-year-old brand is becoming increasingly sought after
A history of the illustrious maison, illustrated with historic necklaces, rings, bracelets and clocks sold at Christie’s
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
How Château Latour in Bordeaux has attained mythical status for the phenomenal and consistent quality of its wine
Can you tell your tabatière from yourboîte-à-mouches? Specialist David McLachlan offers the ultimate guide to storing your snuff
From its links to Coco Chanel’s childhood to its radically practical design, there’s more to this iconic accessory than meets the eye
International Head of Watches John Reardon on why devotees of Patek Philippe never settle for less than the best
Ancient jewellery styles are in vogue, but original pieces that can be thousands of years old are surprisingly affordable
Collectors of vintage Rolex know it's about more than just that famous crown logo — as these 5 watches show
A closer look at the life and friendships of the Paris-based Chinese artist who bridged the divide between East and West
An introduction to the art produced across a period of 330 years, with expert insights from leading collectors
Alastair Smart and Virgilio Garza look at the life and art of the great modernist, and arguably Mexico’s finest painter
Our dedicated online sale of prints by the Chinese-born French artist reveals how his styles and themes evolved across five decades
As works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Jan Breughel the Elder and Jan Breughel the Younger comes to auction, we unpick art history’s most tangled family tree
The stories behind the names given to a selection of iconic Rolex wristwatches
An expert guide to Kentucky’s finest, which has been gaining increasing attention at auction over the past five years
From industrial landscapes to desert vistas via Paris and abstraction, illustrated with works from The Barney A. Ebsworth Collection and our American Art sale
An expert guide to the British artist best known for his depiction of horses, but also a skilled portraitist. Illustrated with works offered in November and December
An expert look at the history of the French jewellery house and its iconic creations loved by film stars, heiresses and royalty
Dr. Nick Savage, Master Distiller at The Macallan, lists his dream drams
A guide to the Chinese artist who was a peer of Wu Guanzhong and Zao Wou-Ki, and celebrated for his elegiac paintings that reconfigured Western abstraction
The history, the designers, the historic pieces sold at Christie's — plus iconic Tiffany rings, bracelets and necklaces
The pioneering sculptor’s biggest contribution to art was arguably the empty space. Illustrated with works offered in London and New York in November 2018
Professor Matthew McKelway is your guide to these exquisitely beautiful emblems of wealth and power