Hundreds of pieces of African art are being stored in a publicly funded warehouse by the Harris County commissioner Rodney Ellis with little explanation of their background

New research conducted by US non-profit RAND suggests illicit market is less extensive and organised than is commonly believed

Limited capacity and undisturbed venues create ‘playground’ for vermin

A focus on long-term planning and contract law are among the chief lockdown concerns

New racketeering suit against the disgraced New York art dealer, brought by a Spanish collector regarding paintings by Picasso and Léger, gets off to a mixed start

Around 170 more arbitrators and mediators appointed to court panel which aims to increase expertise and impartiality

Terry Frost's work, which was last seen on a train between London Euston and Crewe, joins a long list of disappearances associated with public transport

The gaming publisher Activision is protected under the First Amendment to use the Humvee vehicle brand “if realism is an artistic goal"

From a Van Gogh left in a public toilet to a Klimt found inside a gallery wall, just what is it that prompts criminals to return such valuable works?

Authorities brazenly took 34 artefacts during public opening hours at the Brussels fair

Mid-market galleries take a mixed approach to new law, with some pricing works below the €10,000 threshold to avoid dealing with new client ID requirements

Latest figures show decline in first year students choosing humanities degrees in favour of business, agriculture and medicine

Collapse of Bulmer theft case is just the latest in string of failed art-related convictions

Wildlife trust calls on artists and online markets to help stem illicit sales of Indian mongoose hair

Political uncertainty has seen a rise in the use of private security boxes for art, jewellery and collectibles

Global money laundering scheme allegedly attempted to use Picasso to "clean up" £6.7m for undercover FBI agent

Art logistics firm's results are down due to "Brexit related and global uncertainty", sharply reducing activity among commercial galleries and auction houses

The Madonna and Child at National Museum Cardiff was believed to be a copy

Recent cases involving stolen art have raised questions over the behaviour of diplomats

After months of fundraising to bring legal action, judge dismisses antiques trade's objections to upcoming ban

Transparency International's analysis of spending in corruption cases reveals role of art and antiques

Antiques trade fought for judicial review of proposed ban, due to come into force in the coming months, but draft judgement will not be made until 31 October

Wave of sentencing and changes in legislation puts pressure on art world

Post war, contemporary and Italian art sale notched up £89m, topped by a £7.4m Jean-Michel Basquiat

New record set for Alex Katz, but less-familiar names also exceed expectations

Trade condemns the move and prepares for mayhem of no-deal Brexit

Venice will ring out to the sound of music this year, as the Biennale features works ranging from orchestras and prisoners’ work songs to hip-hop and wind chimes