Art Market
Pick of the fair: H. Blairman & Sons
This elegant Thomas Hope chair was a favourite of British architect James Stirling
What to see in Maastricht and beyond
The best events and exhibitions staged to coincide with the fair
A more sensible market for post-war and contemporary sales
But it’s far from doom and gloom
The art market is off to a cautious start in 2016
Were this week’s sales a true reflection of the market, minus the smoke and mirrors of third-party guarantees?
Highlights of BRAFA Art Fair
It is indicative of the nature of BRAFA art fair that three exhibitors allowed a coach-load of journalists to pitch up at their homes and snoop around…
The Highs and Lows of London’s Old Master Week
Constable’s ‘The Lock’ was the standout lot at Sotheby’s this week, while a number of major works at Christie’s failed to sell
How Flashback Turin is winning contemporary collectors round to historic art
It’s motto? ‘All art is contemporary.’
Preview: Asian Art In London
Highlights from this year’s city-wide event: from painted scrolls to Chinese jade
Frieze Masters – The Highlights
Expect collaborations and contrasts as galleries team up to present their work
Market Preview: October 2015
Upcoming highlights include the post-war and contemporary auctions around London’s Frieze Week and the launch of Artcurial in Hong Kong
Market Preview: September 2015
Asia Week in New York promises everything from delicate early Chinese wares to an elaborately cast imperial ritual bell
What happens if you unwittingly buy a looted artefact?
We ask a legal expert for their advice to concerned collectors
Market Preview: July/August 2015
A rare work by Lucas Cranach the Elder; a beautiful Bonington, and some exceptional furniture
Market Preview: June 2015
Aboriginal art, Picasso ceramics, Bacon self-portraits and Pre-Raphaelite work
What to watch out for at Art15
Art15 returns for a third year with a new director and a strong focus on international art
Market Preview: April 2015
Susan Moore previews upcoming auctions in New York and Hong Kong
Highlights from The Armory Show 2015
The leading modern and contemporary art fair opens to the public tomorrow
Market Preview: March 2015
Susan Moore previews New York sales in the March issue of Apollo
Market Preview: February 2015
A Cézanne that once belonged to Samuel Courtauld and one of Monet’s Venetian views come to the block in London this month
A fine vintage: BRAFA preview
Brafa may have been running for 60 years, but with more international dealers and an ambitious events programme, it continues to raise its game
Highlights from Paris Tableau
A few of the Old Master paintings on offer at Paris Tableau this year
Does the art market need more regulation?
Recent art market commentary presents a new and unusual crisis: too much money