Basquiat $3.4m self-portrait kicks off big week for London's art markets

Basquiat $3.4m self-portrait kicks off big week for London's art markets

This piece by the Warhol-endorsed American artist was part of Phillips de Pury's contemporary sale
Miquel Barcelo's '$3.2m' painting could take bull by the horns at Christie's

Miquel Barcelo's '$3.2m' painting could take bull by the horns at Christie's

Expressing the battle between man and nature, the artist's work could also win the battle for Spanish art
Bonhams art sale reveals game of tennis' earliest secrets, next month

Bonhams art sale reveals game of tennis' earliest secrets, next month

This incredibly rare painting shows details of 16th century courts that would otherwise be unknown...
Only extant photo of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid draws $2.3m in Denver

Only extant photo of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid draws $2.3m in Denver

Billionaire William Koch now owns the only photo of the Old West's archetypal gunslinger...
'If you have time to waste, feel sorry for Mrs Gauguin' - artist's angry letter sells

'If you have time to waste, feel sorry for Mrs Gauguin' - artist's angry letter sells

A typically forthright Paul Gauguin missive sparked competition amongst bidders in New York
Seago's paintings are fit for Royalty at Bonhams' British art sale

Seago's paintings are fit for Royalty at Bonhams' British art sale

Loved by the Queen Mother and Prince Philip, it's clear to see why his works will star at Bonhams...
$47,800 American Union Porcelain Vase brings five times its sale estimate

$47,800 American Union Porcelain Vase brings five times its sale estimate

The colourful piece was the star of the sale which featured items from Malcolm S Forbes's collection
China's elite collectors becoming more dominant by the day, study shows

China's elite collectors becoming more dominant by the day, study shows

After flexing its muscles, there's every reason to believe the country is just getting started...
This week's top news stories... Monroe, Capone and a rare Hawaiian stamp

This week's top news stories... Monroe, Capone and a rare Hawaiian stamp

Collectors have seen some of the most famous items ever go on sale during the last few days...
Jeffrey Archer sets his sights on a unique $8m sale at Christie's

Jeffrey Archer sets his sights on a unique $8m sale at Christie's

Sporting memorabilia, rare expensive art and handbags. All in the life of controversial politician...
Egon Schiele's 'Colourful Laundry' bring $40m World Record price

Egon Schiele's 'Colourful Laundry' bring $40m World Record price

Schiele, who idolised Gustav Klimt, died young but left some exquisite works behind
Only real Billy the Kid photo most wanted item at Old West Auction

Only real Billy the Kid photo most wanted item at Old West Auction

Saddle up for Brian Lebel's sale, where the best American West items will be sold...