Cabinet of curiosities

Camels and souks , Jerusalem and Petra are once again capturing people’s imagination, as a crop of sales earlier in the spring demonstrates

Paris in springtime was the perfect setting for one of this year’s highest-grossing French auctions. The location was Hôtel Drouot in Quartier de l’Opéra, a hub of salerooms which are at the heart of

Modern high streets are dotted with coffee chains, cafes and tea shops of all kinds, but in the late 19th century the tea shop was a groundbreaking innovation. A genteel alternative to bawdy pubs or t

What’s in a Year: A Countryman’s Tale Through ...

A Gothic palace was the spectacular setting for Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest Louis Vuitton Cruise show, watched by Hollywood’s elite

Collectors who hunt new pieces must create space for them and others must downsize, which is why the past month saw two sales of distinguished possessions