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Vincent van Gogh, Châtaigniers en fleurs, Auvers, c. May 24, 1890, oil on canvas, 70 x 58 cm. Image courtesy of Sotheby's (detail)
MagazineOctober 20, 2026

Masterpieces Could Set New Auction Records for Van Gogh and Cézanne

An extraordinary collection worth $450 million is one of the highlights of the upcoming New York auction season.

Hilma af Klint, "Ser III No. 5", will be presented at Bukowskis' live auction Modern Art & Design in November. Photo: Bukowskis
MagazineNovember 4, 2026

An Abstract Work by Hilma af Klint Heads to Auction

For the first time in 30 years, an abstract work painted by Hilma af Klint appears at auction.

Claude Monet (1840-1926), Bord des falaises à Pourville, 1882. Image © Christie's (detail)
MagazineOctober 13, 2026

The Collection of the “Godfather of Impressionism” at Christie’s

This October, 62 masterpieces once owned by the famous dealer Paul Durand-Ruel and his family will be offered on the auction market for the first time.

Left: Richard Dadd (1817-1886), The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke, 1855-64, oil/canvas, 54 x 39.5 cm, Tate Gallery, London. Public domain image (detail). Right: Freddie Mercury on November 16, 1977 in New Haven, Connecticut during a WPLR show. Photo: Carl Lender (CC BY 2.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
MagazineOctober 8, 2026

How a Painting Inspired a Freddie Mercury Song

This painting of fairies, elves, and goblins that whisks viewers away to a world of fantasy was inspired by Shakespeare.

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Carl Larsson (1853-1919), Breakfast under the large birch tree, watercolor from the book "Ett hem" of 1899. Public domain image (detail)
PaintingSeptember 23, 2026

6 Iconic Swedish Paintings

From works by Carl Larsson to Hilma af Klint, here are six of the most iconic masterpieces from Sweden.

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: A visitor outside Chanel wears a long, brown wool trench coat with a belt, a large, glossy black Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag, and a white Chanel tote bag during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Spring/Summer, on January 24, 2023, in Paris, France. (Photo: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) (Detail)
Fashion & VintageJuly 17, 2026

The Chanel 2.55 vs. The Classic Flap Bag

Der Markenname Rolex leuchtet am 8. Juni 2025 über einer Luxusuhrenausstellung in Wien, Österreich. Die Präsentation zeigt Tiermotive im Schaufenster einer Boutique. (Foto: Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)(Detail)
Watches & TimepiecesJuly 30, 2026

10 Iconic Watch Brand Logos and What They Mean

Alain Delon and Romy Schneider relax lovingly on a terrace in Cannes, where they are both guests of the festival (Photo by Daniel Fallot\INA via Getty Images) (detail)
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The Cartier Trinity Ring: The Anti-Engagement Ring

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Detail of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jubilee, ref. 14802. Photo © Phillips
Watches & TimepiecesDecember 15, 2025

The 11 Top Luxury Watches

Here are the 11 most-coveted luxury watches on the auction market.

Amedeo Modigliani, Nu Couché (sur le côté gauche), 1917, oil on canvas. Photo © Sotheby's (detail)
PaintingMay 22, 2026

The 12 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Auctioned

Gillis Lundgren's sofa and armchair 'Impala' are a couple of favourites from Ikea, which are sold for high amounts at auction. Photo © Bukowskis
FurnitureAugust 2, 2024

Ikea's Most Expensive Designs

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Watches & TimepiecesMay 10, 2024

From the Pepsi to the Kermit: The Colorful World of Rolex Nicknames

Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1906, oil on canvas, Art Institute of Chicago. Photo in the public domain

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