The art market: Street cred for Caro
A French town honours a British sculptor and this season’s auctions bring the Russians to London, writes Georgina Adam
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Where is the market now?
London’s leading contemporary art fair is still a force to be reckoned with – but there are plenty of other shows and sales in town this autumn
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All eyes on Miami
Art Basel Miami Beach could tell us a lot about the true state of the contemporary art market, says Gareth Harris
Fair competition
Art and antiques fairs are back in London. But can four new events survive the recession? Simon de Burton reports
Star quality
Seize the chance to acquire a little bit of Audrey Hepburn magic with an auction of her remarkable collection of vintage clothing, writes Simon de Burton
Snap it up
Although prices for this ‘reproducible’ medium have traditionally been held down, photography is now central to contemporary art – and represents a distinguished culture all of its own, writes Francis Hodgson
Masters of the universe
Record prices are expected at the London Old Master sales this December, where the works on offer are not only desirable but also absolutely exceptional, writes Susan Moore
Art for whose sake?
As boundaries between public and private galleries crumble, concerns are being raised about potential conflicts of interest. Georgina Adam investigates
Heavenly metal
By producing pieces that look at once alien and intensely modern, contemporary silversmiths are transforming the tradition from craft to fine art, says Cordelia Jenkins
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The art market: ‘When you have the right property ... you get fireworks’
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Sale of the week
Sale of the week: Found in a pair of pillowcases
Sotheby’s offers a glamorous hoard – a collection of Romanov heirlooms that once belonged to the Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, writes Simon de Burton
Sale of the week: Looking with your fingers
UK photographer Alvin Booth captures all his images using the same Mamiya camera, one lens, a single, low-level light and a ‘secret contraption’, writes Simon de Burton
Sale of the week: Geneva jewels
Simon de Burton says the Christie’s sale includes an un-mounted ‘D flawless’ diamond weighing 62.3 carats and reported to be ‘Type IIa’
Sale of the week: The Attenboroughs’ collection
All the works on offer are by British artists and could realise a total of more than £2m, writes Simon de Burton
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