Tiffany 'Dragonfly' glass lamp leads $1.9m New York Art & Design auction

Tiffany 'Dragonfly' glass lamp leads $1.9m New York Art & Design auction

This Tiffany 'Dragonfly' leaded glass and gilt-bronze table lamp was the star lot at Christie's auction
Qianlong period Emperor's 'Forbidden City' seal could auction for $1.6m

Qianlong period Emperor's 'Forbidden City' seal could auction for $1.6m

This Imperial spinach green jade 'San Xi Tang' seal commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor is for sale
Apotheosis of Washington, 'America's greatest fresco', brings $0.5m World Record

Apotheosis of Washington, 'America's greatest fresco', brings $0.5m World Record

Constantino Brumidi's art study The Apotheosis of Washington, for the Capital Building, sold in the US
Giacomo 'Liege' Legi art The Merchant Of Volaille auctions in Versailles

Giacomo 'Liege' Legi art The Merchant Of Volaille auctions in Versailles

Fifteenth-century Flemish still life painter Giacomo 'Liege' Legi starred in this Versailles art auction
Bronze Somaskanda sculptures could bring $1.2m at Christie's Asian art week

Bronze Somaskanda sculptures could bring $1.2m at Christie's Asian art week

The Doris Wiener collection of Indian art and antiques will star some bronze Somaskanda sculptures
Charles Schulz art auctions in US - or you can own his signature today

Charles Schulz art auctions in US - or you can own his signature today

We show you that you don't need $15,000 to own a Schulz signed artwork - here are some examples
Christie's chairman David Linley's backgammon table could win $23,640

Christie's chairman David Linley's backgammon table could win $23,640

A backgammon table by furniture maker David Linley, who now heads Christie's, is for sale in Germany
Cindy Sherman 'Clown' photograph carries $0.5m estimate in New York

Cindy Sherman 'Clown' photograph carries $0.5m estimate in New York

By one of the 20th century's most influential photographers, this 2004 Clown image is for sale
Gil Elvgren illustrative art tops-off sale featuring Charles Martignette collection

Gil Elvgren illustrative art tops-off sale featuring Charles Martignette collection

Bidders were happy to put their hands in their pockets for Gil Elvgren's illustrative art
Ruyao Washer dish bowl could bring $10m in Hong Kong antiques auction

Ruyao Washer dish bowl could bring $10m in Hong Kong antiques auction

This 1,000-years-old Ruyao Washer dish from the Northern Song Dynasty could auction for HK$80m
Max Ernst rare hand-coloured art is estimated at $18,000 in New York

Max Ernst rare hand-coloured art is estimated at $18,000 in New York

This very scarce watercolour artwork by the important Dada artist Max Ernst is up for sale in New York
Top Five: Lady Gaga collectibles from naked charcoal sketches to angular dresses

Top Five: Lady Gaga collectibles from naked charcoal sketches to angular dresses

Lady Gaga has made a huge impact on the music scene, and that includes the memorabilia markets