Art & Photography

Most lot estimates were smashed, including a newly-discovered $1.3m Peter the Great miniature

And a De Chirico doubled its estimate, selling for £638k at Christie's successful art sale

The legendary Moulin Rouge artist will sell with Cheret, 'father of the modern poster', in New York

Constantinos Maleas, Georgios Jakobides and other 19th century artists will go under the hammer

Vintage and modern posters sale have maintained their value during the recession, says Bloomsbury

Historic English, continental and Chinese art and unique collectibles are selling in London

Decorated by Damien Hirst and other artists, funds will go towards Armstrong's cancer charity

Impressionist and Modern works will feature in the Christie's New York sale

Works by Lichtenstein and Lozowick went a small way to clearing the fallen giant's $250bn debt

It'll appear alongside a £30k cloisonne ox-drawn carriage, the only one of its kind to be sold at auction

The renowned artist's 1976 depiction of a seated woman will go under the hammer in London

Yuletide has come early at Bonhams, with a baby Jesus painting selling for 10-times its estimate