Emma Crichton-Miller is a freelance journalist and an Apollo columnist
Since the birth of the modern art scene in Colombia in the 1950s, it has grown to be a thriving global market
Paintings made during the struggle for unification and independence are a niche interest abroad, but a few gems have risen to the top
While collectors of classical African art are becoming selective, interest in the greatest works remains strong
The sculptor used vivid hues sparingly and to powerful effect – an aspect of her work that has eluded critical attention until now
Pieces in mint condition are hard to find, but it’s well worth making the effort to look for examples of work that was once prized throughout Europe
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
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
Demand for the gemstone has slowed in recent years – making now an ideal time to buy these miracles of craftsmanship
Work by Rubens and his most illustrious successors may be rare, but demand for these paintings has never been stronger
The Mallorca-based artist talks to Apollo about moving between painting and ceramics to translate his ideas into images
