Emma Crichton-Miller is a freelance journalist and an Apollo columnist
Chinese art from the 14th century onwards has long ruled the art market, but prices for work from earlier periods are catching up fast
Earthenware from the Central Asian empire is much sought-after, though quality pieces can be found at relatively low prices too
Though its popularity abroad has waned, British art of the 1940s and ’50s is still highly sought after at home
Amid a narrowing market for Old Masters, paintings from 17th-century Naples are still holding their own
Art by the movement’s best-known practitioners still fetches huge sums, but it’s work by women and artists of colour that is really taking off
The work of Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and their female contemporaries is now in great demand, but very short supply
Though its market is comparatively young, demand for the traditional arts of the Himalayas is steadily climbing
An exhibition in Antwerp celebrates the Belgian painter’s cosmic canvases – but it’s the 15th-century artworks hanging nearby that really put his achievements into perspective
The artists may have spoken about voids and infinities, but the market for their work has stayed satisfyingly solid
Fleeing persecution in France, thousands of Protestant silversmiths set up shop around Europe – and London attracted many of the most skilful
The wearing of imperial silks was an extremely hierarchical affair. No wonder Chinese textiles appeal to the most discerning modern buyers
When it comes to Belgian Surrealism, Magritte still leads the pack – but collectors’ tastes are begin to broaden
After a mid-century dip in enthusiasm, the demand for exceptional pieces of design seems irrepressible
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Wonders that were once prized by Renaissance princes still inspire plenty of awe
The opening of a whole new suite of galleries means that Scottish artists now have the same status as the museum’s Old Masters
The market for paintings by the likes of John Craxton and John Minton – and Paul Nash in pastoral mode – is having an idyllic time
Provenance is more crucial than ever but the market for masterpieces is now broader than ever
After a period in the doldrums, pieces by the best 18th-century makers are back in demand
Locals and celebrities have banded together to offer a compelling range of perspectives on the industrial history of the Yorkshire town
Drawings, prints and collages were important to the artist’s process – and the market now values them accordingly
After a spell in the doldrums, prices for magnificent carpets from across the continent are starting to soar again
These vivid, tin-glazed ceramics were considered fit for the pope to eat off – and can fetch princely prices today
Works by the true masters of the Rinpa style are rare – which makes prices rather high
December 2024
Emma Crichton-Miller
Apollo
Christina Makris
Christina Riggs
Rakewell
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