The practice of underwriting the sale of art works has made a major comeback since the financial crisis, but the risks of getting burned are as high as ever
Eclectic art and innovative curation are helping Art Basel Paris fly the flag for the French art market
Work by late 20th-century and contemporary Chinese artists has been throwing up surprises recently
Efforts to return works looted by the Nazis are becoming ever more complicated
From a Louis XVI clock to an Eileen Gray armchair once owned by Yves Saint Laurent, there's something for everyone at FAB Paris
Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth are ever in demand, but the market for their lesser-known contemporaries is growing too
Collectors of ceramics marking great battles, royal weddings and even Acts of Parliament are rare but dedicated
The elaborately decorated art that emerged from Central and South America during the Spanish colonial period is gaining traction in the market
The Colorado art fair continues to expand, with local art taking centre stage in its largest edition yet
Seventeenth-century German glassware isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but the finest examples can fetch dazzlingly high prices
A growing appreciation of ancient American art and tougher rules surrounding its export have reshaped the market
The Paris event presenting art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas has plenty of the kind of sculptures that are increasingly prized
A strong edition of London Gallery Weekend in June suggests that the city may be a little down – but it is far from out
Now in its third year, the London fair blends fine art with a festival atmosphere that suits the season
With a slew of new projects and major government investment, the Emirati art scene is having a moment. This time, it looks set to last
Long overshadowed by art from the post-war period, the work of the preceding generation is attracting interest again
The collections of high-profile individuals have long fetched high prices at auction, but their appeal can’t be taken for granted
Performance art, contemporary painting and delicately embroidered textiles are among the many pleasures to be found at this year’s fair
Tiffany lampshades and baboon-shaped benches, bas-reliefs by Anne Imhof and Ivorian masks can all be found at the Park Avenue Armory this month
The biggest art fair in the Middle East is highlighting projects from the Global South and offering alternatives to Western traditions of displaying art
After rising for a decade, prices for women artists are levelling off. Is the current downturn just a temporary blip?
The expressive sculptural wares made by French artists are experiencing a strong revival of interest
A new regulation on the import of cultural goods into the EU is likely to have unintended consequences for dealers
While other events are contracting, this New York mainstay remains a force to be reckoned with
