Art market
Goodbye Spring Masters, hello Tefaf
The fair’s takeover heralds a likely expansion in the number of exhibitors
Art takes second place as selfies steal the shows
Instagram-friendly works can give a huge publicity boost to artists and exhibitions
William Hamilton’s prize possession
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
Shanghai’s big two go head to head
Visitors can compare and contrast the Art021 and West Bund contemporary fairs in November
New York sales cool but don’t freeze
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
Letter among Panama papers reveals Sotheby’s awareness of Modigliani’s true owners
Oscar Stettiner estate lawyers redouble efforts for return of painting as Nazi loot
‘Pivotal’ Constable sketch to lead Christie’s 250th anniversary sale
Six-foot study depicting River Stour is estimated to sell for between £12m and £16m
Arco prepares for lift-off in Lisbon
Fair's first edition, opening tomorrow, is "more focused" than its Spanish counterpart
Christie’s to open exhibition space in Beijing
Launch show will incorporate art highlights from November New York sales
Object Lessons: from Chanel’s armchairs to a tobacco magnate's illuminated manuscripts
Highlights going under the hammer in this week’s international auctions
Changing art market puts pressure on traditional antiques dealers
Mallett is the latest in a number of businesses that have been forced to change their strategy to survive
Photo London takes over Somerset House
New tent in the courtyard and ambitious public programme sees photography fair establish its presence in the capital
Christie’s storage facility still faces $23m worth of lawsuits for Superstorm Sandy damage
Nearly four years after New York was left half-submerged in water, legal rows over who should pay for damage to works of art rumble on
‘One of Picasso’s greatest Cubist portraits’ up for auction at Sotheby’s
Femme Assise has been in private hands for the past 43 years
Cheyenne Westphal to take up new role as chairman of Phillips
Auction specialist left her position as head of contemporary art at Sotheby’s last month
Tepid Impressionist and Modern sale at Christie’s concludes New York auction week
Works by Kahlo, Monet and Hepworth were high points of an otherwise average night

















