The art market needs to regulate itself better if it is to keep the legislators off its back
From a Dutch Caravaggisti painting to 17th-century Chinese cabinets, here are our highlights from the art market this month
A round-up of this week's top art market stories: LAPADA and START Art Fair return to London, but Multiplied and Art16 are no more
London's LAPADA has a tempting range of offerings, while Fine Art Asia continues to thrive with impressive Chinese and Tibetan objects
With previously unseen paintings by followers of Bosch and works by leading 20th-century Spanish artists, the fair has upped its game
Now in its third year, the event in London addresses some of the most pressing topics affecting the sector
June's auctions see works by Moore, Saville and Picardy exceeding expectations, while several museum-worthy pieces change hands
Contemporary Chinese ink painting is the perfect middleground between the old and the new
The first ever exhibition of Tsogo land pieces and a hairpin made from Zulu ivory are among the highlights at Parcours des Mondes
A round-up of this week's top art market stories, including new attributions for drawings in Brian Sewell's collection and changes in Sotheby's shareholders
Originally associated with the modernist art of Picasso and Matisse, tribal art has experienced a surge in popularity with outstanding pieces now being valued as artworks in their own right
What lies behind the growth of the auction house private sale, and what are its ramifications for collectors and the wider art market?
Plus: Old Masters of the Old Masters on the move | Beatrix Potter at 150 | The Leslie Waddington Collection
From Italian art in Monaco to unusual tribal objects in London, this summer's art fairs have rich offerings
Our regular round-up of art market news and comment
A look at some of the highlights at Christie's and Sotheby's this week
It's been a turbulent week, but the mood at London's auction houses and art fairs is cautiously optimistic
For the collector and art patron, Michelangelo's David and an Ico Parisi sofa are timeless triumphs
From Velázquez to Bach, the director of the National Gallery chooses his favourite masterpieces
The Royal Academician and designer's favourite masterpieces include London Zoo's Penguin Pool
Dürer, the Frick Collection and the Bugatti Type 35 make it onto designer Guy Oliver's list
Representation by a leading gallery can make an artist’s career. But do commercial galleries hold too much sway over contemporary art and artists?
In six years, the fair has shaken off its early reputation for extravagance, but the works on show are as eclectic and enjoyable as ever
