This magnificent watercolour by J.M.W. Turner exquisitely captures the romantic painter's love for the North of England. Discover how the "painter of light" depicted the sheer essence of time and…
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As a child, Marc Chagall would marvel at the traveling acrobatic troupes that passed through his Village. The animals, dancers and musicians of the circus seemed to conjure a distinct joy that would…
Sotheby’s new approach to live auctions in the age of coronavirus was a success last week, offering hope to investors across the art market.
From the anatomical features of Da Vinci to the fractured features of modernist portraiture, the human head has reigned supreme in Art History.
Rembrandt van Rijn is one of history's most prolific painters of self-portraits, and as a result, we have an uncommonly intimate window into his life.
Painted in 1996, David Hockney's "30 Sunflowers" is a bold and luscious still life of contemporary times. In this episode of Sotheby's Expert Voices, discover how Hockney was inspired to paint "30…
In a move to adapt to the changing art market, auction powerhouse Sotheby’s has announced a new platform for online art sales.
While art sales have been taking place online for years, for auction houses, closing in-person sales and viewings is still a leap into the unknown. Sotheby’s London tested the waters this week with…
