Art Market
Does South Africa have what it takes to become a global art market hub?
With a new museum due to open in Cape Town soon, a growing gallery scene, and burgeoning international interest in contemporary African art, signs are good
New York’s art market holds steady despite political upheaval
A look at the highlights at Sotheby’s and Christie’s – plus a major sale in Stockholm, and the latest from Abu Dhabi
Will Korean ceramics regain their value on the global market?
‘People put great stock in the history. Without it, these objects are worth much less.’
The historic tortoiseshell work that is nothing short of a masterpiece
There are no better examples of piqué posé tortoiseshell in the world. How often may this be said of a work of art on the market?
Our guide to this month’s European art fairs and events
There’s something for everyone as Cologne Fine Art, WIKAM, Art & Antique Hofburg and the Winter Art & Antiques Fair all open
David Bowie and Richard Attenborough’s art collections come to auction
A look at the star attractions at Sotheby’s in London this November
Sotheby’s spreads its wings even further, plus the best of the autumn fairs
Sotheby’s purchases the Mei Moses Art Indices; top sales from TEFAF New York; and early sales at Asian Art in London
The Asian Art in London Art Award: The Winners
Apollo presents the winners of this year’s Asian Art in London Art Award
Highlights from Artissima 2016
With over 190 galleries and a number of new initiatives, Artissima’s 23rd edition promises to be bigger and better
Flashback looks set to scale new heights in Turin
With an array of great works on offer, Flashback returns to Turin for what should be a triumphant fourth edition
Art market review: the Biennale des Antiquaires returns to its roots
This year’s fair was complemented by a strong edition of Parcours des Mondes
Asian Art in London shows just how quickly this market has developed
From neolithic objects to contemporary art, the diversity of works on offer at Asian Art in London shows just how far this market has come
Asian Art in London Art Award: the shortlist
Apollo presents the shortlist for the Asian Art in London Art Award 2016
The Chinese tea bowl that is a minor miracle
The highlight of the Asian art sales in London is a ceramic masterpiece that was created in China almost a thousand years ago
How exactly does crime affect the art market?
Art crime is never far from the headlines, and it should be taken as seriously as any other crime
Why it’s boom time for the art insurance sector
With more art moving around the world than ever before, art insurance is now a huge business
Bigger and better: TEFAF and FIAC expand their horizons
TEFAF’s expansion into New York has been the talk of the art world. Can it pull it off? Meanwhile, FIAC kicks off in Paris and Christie’s marks 10 years in Dubai
Recognition at last for the women of Abstract Expressionism
‘They told me I would be more successful if I was a man, French, or dead.’
TEFAF takes its treasures across the Atlantic for the first time
The celebrated TEFAF art fair will opens its doors at New York’s Park Avenue Armory this month. Susan Moore selects her highlights from the landmark event
The faces of antiquity in the sale rooms of New York
Christie’s New York is offering two mummy portraits at auction this month. What do we know about these strange survivals from antiquity?
London still leads the way – for now
The rich legacy of Leslie Waddington | Solo booths set the tone | New galleries in London | Adrian Ghenie and Pino Pascali lead at Christie’s | Frans Hals forgery sets tongues wagging
Around the galleries: art events across the globe this October
Frieze week tips; the best of FIAC in Paris; HIGHLIGHTS in Munich; and San Francisco’s finest art and antiques
A look ahead at October’s art market highlights
London’s PAD stands out among the Frieze week fairs; Christie’s auctions works from Leslie Waddington’s collection, while Sotheby’s focuses on Islamic art
The art you shouldn’t miss at Frieze Masters this year
Highlights of this year’s fair, from modernist photographs to ancient armour
‘He wasn’t edgy. He was honest’ – on the genius of David Lynch