Bought since the 80s, the eight Dutch and Flemish paintings include Rembrandt and Sweerts

The film star was a serious pioneer collector

Sotheby’s were successful; the National Trust furious

Impressionist and modern sales '96 report

Controversial stately sell-off

The Art Newspaper examine the art and philosophy of a man who has closed deals with Sotheby’s, Noortman and Artemis

Christie's cancel a London sale and European dealers are flocking to the US to buy and sell

Reasonable results, with collectors looking lively

A ten-fold increase in turnover on 1993

Sculptural ensemble "La clairière" is a standout, expected to reach up to 6 million francs

Change needed in the face of a growing market

The piece was taken during World War II

Contemporary art sales '94 auction report

Collector’s widow overturns court decision

Contemporary art sales '92 auction report

Of course every work of art is unique—but enter the technique of “hedonic regression”

Decorative arts no longer the Cinderella

Good pickings for private collectors at Drouot auctions

The auction houses bring out six long-held major estates to tempt collectors

Francis Bacon’s “Pope” fetches top price at Sotheby’s