Discover the history behind the Hermès Faubourg, Ghillies, Sunrise Birkin and other rare designs
The designs of these classic bags stretch back decades, yet they have stood the test of time to become staples of any serious Gucci collection
Whether you have £1,000 to spend or are ready to go to £50,000-plus, there’s a Hermès bag for you in our Handbags & Accessories sales
What new collectors need to know about the world’s most widely drunk spirit, the grain-based liquor served at all Chinese state banquets
How two groups of artists, Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter, agitated the viewing public ‘to the very depth of its soul’
Why collectors are in thrall to the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the creation of the ultimate bag, illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
An introduction to the art produced across three centuries, with expert insights from leading collectors
Sam Josefowitz brought the Pont-Aven painters into the spotlight and built the world’s most important private collection of Rembrandt prints
An expert introduction to the bags created by one of the world’s most famous fashion houses, from the Birkin to the Kelly
The Indian artist whose canvases fused European avant-garde ideas with the spirituality of his homeland. Illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
The Chinese artist who was a contemporary of Wu Guanzhong and Zao Wou-Ki, and celebrated for his reconfiguration of Western abstraction
Specialist James Baskerville on collecting works by the world’s most famous street artist — illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
How to tell Rajput paintings from Mughal, Pahari or Deccani miniatures, with the help of our specialist Hannah Perry
Advice on how to identify valuable pieces in different styles and materials from across Asia — illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
Regarded as masterpieces of Modernism, the artist’s brilliant evocations of bohemian Paris also herald the birth of graphic design
A guide to archaic bronze vessels, from inscriptions and origins to purpose and provenance, illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
A guide to starting a collection with Chinese Works of Art specialist Vicki Paloympis, illustrated with pieces offered at Christie’s
From the most sought-after woods to the importance of climate control — illustrated with standout works from our sales
How to navigate palettes, glazes, reign marks and different kilns. Illustrated with works offered at Christie’s
Why connoisseurs pursue the best cases from Chateau Montelena, Heitz Cellars, Ridge, Harlan Estate, Opus One, and more
The story by numbers of the exclusive Napa Valley winery famous for producing wines of exceptional quality in tiny quantities
With Only Watch Geneva clocking in on 5 November, we look at the makers and models, from traditional craftsmanship to sci-fi inspired design
Loie Hollowell, Louis Fratino, and Grace Hartigan are just a few highlights coming to Christie’s New York this July
From generative AI art to decorative maximalism, here are the trends that we advise keeping an eye on right now
Impressionism is often viewed as a French affair, but the movement also had a major impact in the UK. We look at the artists involved
Six contemporary artists who are continuing to expand the possibilities of textile art in all its forms, from tapestry and embroidery to crochet
As works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and Jan Brueghel the Elder come to auction, we unpick art history’s most tangled family tree
From techniques to paper selections, find out everything you need to know to build your own collection of prints
Can you tell your tabatière from your boîte-à-mouches or your bonbonnière? Isabelle Cartier-Stone offers the ultimate guide
Ancient jewellery styles are in vogue, and original pieces from antiquity can be surprisingly affordable. We look at how to start a collection