In the battle for Egypt, priceless art and antiquities may be a silent victim

In the battle for Egypt, priceless art and antiquities may be a silent victim

As turbulent winds of change blow across north-east Africa, the safety of ancient treasure is at risk
$1.6m in a cardboard box ... another valuable Imperial Chinese vase emerges

$1.6m in a cardboard box ... another valuable Imperial Chinese vase emerges

Duke's will repeat their feat of discovering valuable Asian art following 2010's $1.2m umbrella stand
Lowry's elusive $4m football painting could score with top collectors

Lowry's elusive $4m football painting could score with top collectors

The football season comes to an end in May - but things will kick-off for art collectors
Early Beatrix Potter illustrations brighten Bonhams' rare books auction

Early Beatrix Potter illustrations brighten Bonhams' rare books auction

These captivating watercolours were made to go with Potter's Amiable Guinea-Pig poem
Ocean Liner memorabilia steams ahead at Swann Auction Galleries

Ocean Liner memorabilia steams ahead at Swann Auction Galleries

Featuring the Kristin Johnson Collection, there are some excellent posters and photographs on offer
Do try this at home: Picasso proves that art investments are open to all

Do try this at home: Picasso proves that art investments are open to all

Christie's next art sale is fast approaching, but million dollar paintings are only the top-end of the market
Pete Doherty Blood Painting (PF285)

Pete Doherty Blood Painting (PF285)

A self portrait Blood painting by Babyshambles performer Pete Doherty
$240,000 steel work Lagoon by 'Britain's most celebrated living sculptor' to sell

$240,000 steel work Lagoon by 'Britain's most celebrated living sculptor' to sell

The extraordinary piece by Sir Anthony Caro will sell alongside striking works by Elisabeth Frink
Thorburn's 'Partridges' soar to £192,000 at 19th century paintings sale

Thorburn's 'Partridges' soar to £192,000 at 19th century paintings sale

Known for his stunning and very large works, Archibald Thorburn brought a large price at Bonhams
Luca Carlevarijs's View of Venice sees its way to a $4m World Record price

Luca Carlevarijs's View of Venice sees its way to a $4m World Record price

The Old Master's work was the star of the $36.6m auction at Christie's New York
Garth Williams's Little House on the Prairie cover art sells in California

Garth Williams's Little House on the Prairie cover art sells in California

The British-born illustrator captured something of the heartlands of America in these classic works...
Our Top Five... Art pieces from the emerging global markets

Our Top Five... Art pieces from the emerging global markets

The likes of Mahmoud Said and Irma Stern are rivalling Warhol and Picasso on the auction blocks