Auction houses have become remarkably adept at preserving market confidence through meticulously calibrated scripts and prearranged deals, even as the world beyond the saleroom seems to be ...

The sum of three sales took place at the house's King Street premises was more than 50 percent up from the same sale last ...

Sotheby’s Modern and contemporary evening sale brought $175 million, led by a Francis Bacon self-portrait and a record for Leon Kossoff.

The latest outbreak of war in the Middle East has done little to deter wealthy art buyers in London, judging by the packed crowd at Sotheby's Modern and contemporary evening sale last night (4 March).

British auction house Christie’s has replaced its auctioneer’s rostrum to commemorate its 260th anniversary. Its signature mahogany model has been replaced with a new sustainable oak design by Sir ...

Loans to celebrities during high-profile events create interest, increase credibility and can boost auction prices ...

Discover how Sotheby's auction totalled £131m, setting a record for Leon Kossoff and exceeding pre-sale estimates significantly.

The Hotlotz capsule sale features over 100 pieces and ends March 17. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Ashmolean Museum in the UK has repatriated a stolen 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumankai Alvar to India, paving the way for its return to the temple in Tamil Nadu where it was originally ...

A real-life "Pooh Corner" home, believed to be the birthplace of the famous bear Winnie, has had $100,000 slashed off its asking price. The Grade II listed building was built in 1790 in Bristol's ...

Founded in 1828, the grande dame of London restaurants has had the Jeremy King treatment. We get the first taste ...

Blue-chip works by Moore, Bacon, Monet, Richter, Picasso and Magritte will test the resilience of the global art market after November’s multi-billion-dollar New York auctions.