Alexander Calder's exuberant gouache seems closely related to his colourful sculptures
This huge, tragic theatre mask from ancient Rome is a sight to behold
Two wrath-filled guardians of the Buddha keep watch over the Asian art specialist's stand
Asia Week New York should be considered the TEFAF Maastricht of Asian art
One half of this diptych is in the Louvre: the other is on Brimo de Laroussilhe's stand
Don't miss this scene of celebration: a recently discovered painting by Marten van Cleve
This recently rediscovered work is a masterly example of terracotta sculpture
Two rare works by 16th-century painter Daniele da Volterra can be found on S. Mehringer's stand
Don't miss Vik Muniz's characteristically quirky take on a Dutch Old Master
This elegant Thomas Hope chair was a favourite of British architect James Stirling
The best events and exhibitions staged to coincide with the fair
But it's far from doom and gloom
Were this week's sales a true reflection of the market, minus the smoke and mirrors of third-party guarantees?
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...
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
It's motto? ‘All art is contemporary.’
Highlights from this year's city-wide event: from painted scrolls to Chinese jade
Expect collaborations and contrasts as galleries team up to present their work
Upcoming highlights include the post-war and contemporary auctions around London’s Frieze Week and the launch of Artcurial in Hong Kong
Asia Week in New York promises everything from delicate early Chinese wares to an elaborately cast imperial ritual bell
We ask a legal expert for their advice to concerned collectors
Recent art market commentary presents a new and unusual crisis: too much money
A rare work by Lucas Cranach the Elder; a beautiful Bonington, and some exceptional furniture
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