How to start your own collection

Female ceramicists whose names you need to know

The field of studio ceramics has recently been enjoying something of a renaissance in markets and museums, with work by women central to its success. As this spring’s 'Pioneering Women' exhibition at Oxford Ceramics Gallery puts their work on display, its curators tell us the names you need to know.

A beginner's guide to collecting Chinese ceramics

A guide to buying Chinese ceramics by Leila de Vos, European Head of Chinese Works of Art at Christie's.

How to start your own collection

A guide to buying antique Oriental rugs

Specialist Louise Broadhurst advises on everything from the identification of natural dyes to finding the right setting on your vacuum cleaner. Illustrated with upcoming lots at Christie’s as well as others previously sold

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Living with collectables: how to create functional interiors around conceptual pieces

To live amongst beautiful, significant pieces of design can be life enhancing. However there is always a balancing act between displaying pieces to their fullest, and not allowing your home to end up looking like a gallery. We speak to three masters of creating functional interiors around conceptual pieces

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Everything you need to know before you buy an Old Master at auction

Maja Markovic, Junior Specialist at Christie's, gives us her top five tips for buying an Old Master painting, ahead of the Old Masters Day Sale on December 7th.