A historic 18th-century salver from the collection of Robert Walpole is a relic from a world of political perks and exquisite craftsmanship
The market for furniture by mid-century designers is as sturdy as a Jean Prouvé table or a hippo-cum-drinks cabinet by the Lalannes
The fair has never been more international, but many of its pleasures are rooted in its links with the local art scene
As New York edition of TEFAF celebrates its first decade, galleries will be bringing works with a modern and decorative edge to the Park Avenue Armory this month
Online sales were hailed as the future of the market but most buyers still prefer brick-and-mortar sales
Amid a swathe of interesting lots in Paris last week, it was two recently rediscovered Monet landscapes that made the biggest impression
The city has long been synonymous with finance, fashion and design, but it is increasingly banking on art too
There is no shortage of material, but quality is another thing – which makes the best work command high prices and means that collectors have to get creative
Old Master drawings form the backbone of the Paris fair, but there are lively works on paper by modern and contemporary artists, too
Demand for the gemstone has slowed in recent years – making now an ideal time to buy these miracles of craftsmanship
Three Donatello fragments, a portrait by Rembrandt’s star pupil and a sculpture of a well-travelled elephant were among this year’s highlights
Sales at Sotheby’s and Christie’s rebounded impressively, even as the situation in the Middle East worsened
This year’s highlights include a striking portrait of Saint Jerome by Orazio Gentilschi and a new painting by Caroline Walker made especially for the fair
The largest amount of wealth ever passed down from one generation to the next is about to change hands. What risks does this pose for the art market?
Work by Rubens and his most illustrious successors may be rare, but demand for these paintings has never been stronger
At the winter Old Master sales in the Big Apple last week, a tiny study for the Sistine Chapel and a handsome lion sketch by Rembrandt stole the limelight
The annual event may last only a week or so, but its mission is to champion Asian art all year round
A year on from the fires that devastated southern California, the commercial scene is still down but not out
Demand for the best paintings of the city shows no sign of sinking, but some artists have a more buoyant market than others
The fine art fair’s continued success lies in its dedication to high-quality art rather than glitz
Labour has been in power for 18 months now, but the arts sector is still very much in the red
At the time of their making, Roman glass vessels were less valuable than their contents – but the few surviving examples are highly prized by collectors
December’s evening sales have shown that there is still a strong market for Old Masters, with even contemporary art buyers splashing out on pre-19th-century works
Computers and conceptual art haven’t killed more traditional forms of expertise and appreciation yet
