Specialist Furio Rinaldi admires this rediscovered work by the 16th-century Italian artist, which scholars had long presumed lost
Why John Hays thinks George Washington may have once sat on this recently rediscovered chair, made in Philadelphia circa 1750
American Folk Art specialist Sallie Glover explains why this small landscape painting gives us a rare insight into the life of the artist
Behind the scenes with Christie’s specialists and the remarkable artworks and objects they come into contact with
Lessons from 35 years with Christie’s, including remarkable discoveries, what makes Ammi Phillips an icon of folk art, and how it feels to change consignors’ lives
This exceptional single malt sold for £1.2 million — a new world auction record — in London. Specialist Tim Triptree MW explains why
Our Head of Handbags and Accessories on why this aluminium travel trunk is set to break auction records
Check out those epic virago sleeves! Our Old Master paintings specialist runs the sartorial rule over works that caught her eye during Classic Week in London
This English figure of Christ — one of only two of its type known to have survived the nine centuries since it was cast — was previously thought to have been French
Painted during a turbulent period in Mitchell’s life, this masterpiece from the Barney Ebsworth Collection is primed to set a new auction record for the artist
From The Barney A. Ebsworth collection, a painting described as a ‘eureka moment’ for American modernism
A look at the sartorial flair — both in the pictures and those selling them — at TEFAF’s opening night in New York
Specialist Marco Almeida examines this large Chinese moonflask and explains why it might have belonged to an Emperor
Specialist Simon Andrews reveals the curious obsessions of the 20th-century Italian designer
Valerie Hess looks at a rare self-portrait by the artist and muse who sacrificed everything for Modigliani
Our Head of Silver reflects on the importance of great mentors, and his most memorable finds across 28 years with the company
Jewellery specialist Peggy Gottlieb describes her start in the business and looks at pieces by David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paul Flato, Verdura and JAR
Three paintings that chart the changing roles of women in Belle Époque Paris — all offered in New York on 18 April
Specialist Fatma Turkkan-Wille and Dr Kim Richter of the Getty Research Institute offer their expert insights
Robert M. Mowry, Senior Consultant at Christie’s in New York, discusses four Song dynasty vessels that represent ‘the ultimate achievement in their techniques’
Marking International Women’s Day, the Paris-based specialist shares her discoveries about the role of women in European sculpture through the centuries
For International Women’s Day, three Christie’s specialists discuss the female artists who have most influenced them
Wine specialist Charles Foley answers your most pressing queries, from what to look for on a wine label to how to open your best bubbly with a sword
Works on Paper specialist Ottavia Marchitelli on a 1938 study that offers a fascinating insight into the artist’s mercurial decision-making process
In the once-secret wine cellar of the former speakeasy, Noah May introduces whiskey, burgundy and madeira offered in sales on 8 and 9 December
Lucile Andreani, Christie’s Handbag specialist, on an extremely rare Hermès Birkin inspired by the house's Paris windows
Christie’s wine specialists Simon Tam, Noah May and Tim Triptree explain why a wine’s source, life cycle and storage are of paramount importance
Carmen Shek Cerne, specialist in Chinese contemporary art, on what attracts her to a medium that ‘looks at the present but equally looks to the past’
This fearsome 200-year-old Kona figure left Susan Kloman, Christie’s Head of African and Oceanic Art, ‘speechless’
John Reardon, Christie’s International Head of Watches, describes how he first fell in love with timepieces