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
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
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
Amid all the gallery parties there’s plenty of remarkable art to see at this year’s edition of the fair
A spate of new fairs across the world suggests that ‘fairtigue’ is over, but perhaps we still need to slow down
With records broken for works by Klimt, Kahlo and more, last week’s auctions show that collectors will still fork out for genuine quality
Work by late 20th-century and contemporary Chinese artists has been throwing up surprises recently
The city-wide event, now in its 28th year, is still serving up surprises for collectors, scholars and enthusiasts alike
Pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries are incredibly varied and there are bargains to be had
The recent Frieze-week sales were a mixed bag, but there seem to be reasons for optimism
Eclectic art and innovative curation are helping Art Basel Paris fly the flag for the French art market
The practice of underwriting the sale of art works has made a major comeback since the financial crisis, but the risks of getting burned are as high as ever
Efforts to return works looted by the Nazis are becoming ever more complicated
From a Louis XVI clock to an Eileen Gray armchair once owned by Yves Saint Laurent, there's something for everyone at FAB Paris
Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth are ever in demand, but the market for their lesser-known contemporaries is growing too
Collectors of ceramics marking great battles, royal weddings and even Acts of Parliament are rare but dedicated
The elaborately decorated art that emerged from Central and South America during the Spanish colonial period is gaining traction in the market
The Colorado art fair continues to expand, with local art taking centre stage in its largest edition yet
Seventeenth-century German glassware isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but the finest examples can fetch dazzlingly high prices
A growing appreciation of ancient American art and tougher rules surrounding its export have reshaped the market
The Paris event presenting art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas has plenty of the kind of sculptures that are increasingly prized
