Today in History... Paul Cezanne is born

Today in History... Paul Cezanne is born

January 19 1839: Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne starts his life in Cesana, France
Klimt's Kirche in Cassone could sell for £18m

Klimt's Kirche in Cassone could sell for £18m

Gustav Klimt's famous early-20th century work will lead a Sotheby's art sale in London
£35k 'Adonis in Y Fronts' leads '60s Pop Art sale

£35k 'Adonis in Y Fronts' leads '60s Pop Art sale

Bonhams are tuning in and dropping out with a selection of works including D'Arcangelo and Kidner
Today in history... The Mona Lisa is exhibited in America

Today in history... The Mona Lisa is exhibited in America

January 7 1963: Leonardo da Vinci's most famous work visits the United States
A global interest in a provincial auction...

A global interest in a provincial auction...

Unusual art and militaria antiquities attract worldwide bids
Christie's makes £133m in private sales within six months

Christie's makes £133m in private sales within six months

Recession-weary collectors are opting for private sales instead of public auctions, and business is booming...

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