Auction

In this episode of Expert Voices, August Uribe, Sotheby's Head of Impressionist & Modern Art, explores the relationship that would define the later years of Pablo Picasso’s life through his…

The history of the cutting of the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality stone ever found, is captured in documents being offered at Bonhams London on April 30, 2019.

From her childhood in early 1900s Brooklyn to the end of her life in East Hampton, Lee Krasner painted with a distinctive, courageous vision. It was this vision that pushed her to persevere as an…

Nearly ninety, Pablo Picasso found himself in an utterly changed world. He was restless: “I have less and less time, and yet I have more and more to say.”

A curated selection of items recently sold at auction. Asia Week brings an embarrassment of riches to New York every March. Here are six that bidders chased eagerly.

As one would expect, the semi-annual Oak Interior auction at Bonhams London is chockful of sturdy chairs and clunky chests. There’s also plenty of antique iron, brass, pewter, stone, and copper–if…

Artist Frank Stella entertains us in his vast Hudson Valley studio, reflecting on works in progress as well as those being offered at Christie’s.

In this episode of Expert Voices, join Prints & Multiples specialist John Maher in an exploration of Litho #1 (Waves #1), a masterpiece of printmaking by Willem de Kooning. A rare example of de…

The Steinberg Collection represents one of the great private curatorial achievements of the past half century, informed by rare intelligence, dedicated research and a meticulous eye.

In this episode of Anatomy of an Artwork, lose yourself in the intricate details of this Tibetan Thangka Depicting a Hevajra Mandala. Vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow bring countless buddhist…

Discover an incredible insight into human psychology captured through the theme of portraiture, in this episode of Expert Voices. Sotheby's upcoming sale ‘Traits et Portraits’ (28 March | Paris)…

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and every other day of the year, here are some green stones that delight us with the wide range of tones, cut, and degrees of transparency from absolutely clear to…

Moove over, Manhattan, cow coming through! And not just any cow, this one’s a molded plaster bovine sculpture drawn and painted by beloved children’s author/illustrator Maurice Sendak in the manner…

With two upcoming auctions, Christie's offers the unique opportunity to compare the artistic outputs of some modern masters. Contemporary Edition, on February 27, features a variety of prints from…

In this episode of Anatomy of an Artwork, discover the inspiration behind a masterpiece from Paul Ranson’s mature period. A member of a group of artists known as ‘Les Nabis’ (‘the prophets’ in Hebrew…