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The bicentenary of Napoléon Bonaparte's death boosts demand for relics

John Douglas’ interest in antique base metalware started over 60 years ago.

Warhol rarity sold in New York auction has feline theme

The great British tradition of celebrating last stands and heroic defeats includes the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940.

Bonhams has moved its annual Greek art auction to France from London following Brexit.

Schedules for all sorts of auction series have been shaken up by pandemic restrictions, and the Asian art sales reflect this – but plenty is still on offer at the upcoming series

Bonhams conducts a general sale of Asian art in Knightsbridge on May 10.

One of the most famous works by French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-75) is 'La Danse'.

Five paintings representing the five senses by Henri Guillaume Schlesinger offered by Bonhams boasted a French royal provenance.

Lesser-known painter Alice Boyd emerges via Cheyne Walk at London auction

The Islamic and Indian Art sale at Bonhams (27.5/25% buyer’s premium) in London on March 30 included this diamond and emerald set forehead pendant (chand-tikka) from the collection of Maharani Jindan Kaur (1817-63).

For the famous English socialite Anne Parsons, Countess of Rosse (1902-92), appearances certainly mattered – and she was known to use eye-catching jewels to accentuate her own beauty.

Among the highlights of last week’s Islamic and Indian art sales in London was this late Safavid portrait of a mercenary in the Persian army painted in the cosmopolitan city of Isfahan c.1680-90.

The name Abbey Road has gone far beyond its significance as a smart street in north London thanks to renowned music studios and a seminal album

For people who follow the art market, Banksy (b.1975) is now impossible to ignore.