Shady characters

In addition to bringing an interior to life, art is also the detail that ensures a scheme feels completely unique

Whether in Gothic cathedrals or modern interiors, stained glass, its beauty and evolving techniques continue to attract collectors and creators today, as Alice Roberton discovers

From topless staddle stones outperforming complete ones to two versions of the same desk selling on the same day 212 miles apart, bizarre occurrences are par for the course at contents sales

Beautiful window treatments frame views, filter light, offer insulation and afford privacy, and looking to the past for inspiration can help with the right styling and making the most of the proportions of a period home

Online galleries have transformed how we discover and collect pieces – these platforms offer a curated selection that’s just a click away

Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro spent time in London, but it took James McNeill Whistler to act as artistic bridge with Britain and the ‘sweetened’ Impressionism of Jules Bastien-Lepage to inspire most homegrown painters, says Caroline Bugler