The combined total is a new low, but there are (small) reasons to hope

This year’s fair will reflect the art world’s growing appreciation of photography

Our pick of this week’s international auctions

The dealer and author Richard Polsky explains why he is brave enough to authenticate works by Haring and Basquiat

Solo stand of works—and cars—by Salvatore Scarpitta is generating new interest in the US artist’s work

Auction houses in Berlin, Cologne and Munich offer a restituted Menzel, Brücke artists and a Richter

The fair’s takeover heralds a likely expansion in the number of exhibitors

Instagram-friendly works can give a huge publicity boost to artists and exhibitions

A new book on the history of private collectors describes how Emma Hamilton became inextricable from her husband’s often erotic collection of ancient art

Visitors can compare and contrast the Art021 and West Bund contemporary fairs in November

Auction results were stellar 12 months ago, but sense and caution meant the houses had to work hard for more sober results this time round

Six-foot study depicting River Stour is estimated to sell for between £12m and £16m

Fair's first edition, opening tomorrow, is "more focused" than its Spanish counterpart

Launch show will incorporate art highlights from November New York sales

Highlights going under the hammer in this week’s international auctions