Articles about Works of Art in the category of Silver, Gold & Metals

The last privately owned sketchbook of the famed German Romantic artist goes to auction for the first time next week.

On Tuesday 28 November, a unique auction will showcase several pieces by Sayed Haider Raza.

In this week's episode, we talk to Swedish contemporary artist Alexander Klingspor about his monumental sculpture of an alligator which was just unveiled in New York.

While no woman is on the list of most expensive artists at auction – yet – more works by female artists are in demand and achieving higher prices at auction. Here are the 15 priciest female artists.

The Society of Dublin Painters played a pivotal role in bringing Modernism to Ireland in the early 20th century.

We explore the significance of the three most prevalent figures in Christian art: Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene.

About 150 years ago, newly discovered Japanese art sparked a wave of renewal in artistic expression in Europe and Japonism was born.

Goldsworthy is one of the best-known exponents of Land Art, having dedicated over four decades to crafting artworks from twigs and stones.

A double-sided canvas by Fernand Léger headlines this incredible private art collection that goes up for auction next month at Phillips.

Tamara de Lempicka is one of the top-rated and most expensive female artists at auction – and with her inimitable roaring twenties style, it’s no surprise why.

Renoir is known as one of the greatest Impressionist painters; however, he didn’t remain loyal to the style his whole life. Always open to new ideas and constantly striving to develop, he created several thousand landscapes, portraits, nudes and group pictures that depict the joys of life.

Last week, Gérard Depardieu's private collection sold for over €4 million.

Gérard Depardieu's remarkable private collection will be on show at Hotel Drouot in Paris on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 September. The event will feature masterpieces from the 20th century.

We look back on the life of the Colombian artist who became famous worldwide for his iconic and voluminous paintings and sculptures in his signature style called "Boterismo."

In this episode, Tony Tetro, the famous American forger, and Giampiero Ambrosi, author of the biography "Con/Artist" which traces the career of Tony Tetro, will reveal the truths behind art forgery.

Masterful painter, sculptor, architect and poet, Michelangelo was a major figure of the Renaissance and today embodies the archetype of modern genius.

Prior to the Renaissance, the Gothic era heralded the end of medieval art and the rise of secular paintings. Here are the major Gothic painters to know.

In this interview, we uncover surprising objects, trends, and invaluable advice for both newcomers and seasoned collectors of Asian art.

Who are the must-know Korean artists? From traditional to contemporary art, here are 5 artists to help you understand the major periods of Korean art.

What is Art Informel? Who are the associated artists? Here's what to know to better understand this movement.

On 15 April 2019, a fire broke out at Notre-Dame in Paris, leading to the destruction of its roof and spire. Here we look back on the rich history and architectural details of the 12th-century Gothic cathedral, which has become a symbol of France.

Antoni Tàpies is credited with introducing abstract painting to Spain with his deeply symbolic, impasto works, but here are five facts you might not already know about the Catalan artist.

Three albums of prints by the Japanese master Hiroshige have resurfaced in a property in the South of France and will go on sale this Thursday 3 August in Nîmes.

Comic books inspired a young Dillon Boy to create art that he started selling at just 14.