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Among the glittering high-style, and even higher-price, items coming up for auction on November 17 are pink, yellow, blue and green diamond rings worth over $20 million.

The script behind Citizen Kane, and the Oscar it received, are up for auction...but is it worth the money?

The Contemporary Arts Society holds their annual fund raising event with Sotheby's Auction house in the Shunt Vaults. An evening of high society and art.

Art detective Joseph Friedman has rediscovered the lost provenance of the Burlington House Commodes, resulting in their return to their original home after 150 years.

Crowning a week of extraordinary auctions in Indian and Islamic art, the marble bust of Maharajah Duleep Singh sold in London for 43 times its estimated value.

In tough financial times, as public galleries divest themselves of collections, and governments enact "de-accessioning" laws to prevent their loss, how will museums cope?

Alice told her son that she "was tired of being Alice in Wonderland. Does it sound ungrateful? It is - only I do get tired."

Vintage clothing is becoming so sought-after these days it's hard to find a bargain. Whether it's vintage Chanel or YSL, or a lesser known label, find out where to look.

Banksy is a true artist, combining genuine talent with humor and political comment. His graffiti have become municipal works of art.

Every October the contemporary art world converges on London's Regent's Park for the Frieze Art Fair, a four-day showcase for select established and emerging artists.

Gold was the world's currency for ages, and is a very interesting element. Here are key facts about this most unique metal.

Museum of the Missing: The High Stakes of Art Crime pinpoints the cause of art crime as being the high rise of auction house prices beginning in 1958 to present day.

World cultural institutions are known to have many stolen artifacts among their collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is sadly among them.

The bad economy means it's a good time to invest in buying artwork. While art auction houses are feeling the economic crunch, it means it's a great time support the arts.

Once again J.K. Rowling illustrates the depth of the Harry Potter universe in this collection of fairy tales in support of her charity, the Children's High Level Group.

Interest in antique embroidery is growing and with each passing year even a fragment of embroidered silk is becoming harder to find. Many old pieces are very expensive.

A rainy day in London can be fun: concerts in ancient churches, indoor antique markets, London is never so cold you that you can't enjoy the city any time of year.

Always wanted to be an art collector but never been quite sure how to go about it? New, contemporary, and local is the best bet for the new collector.

There are huge sums of money circulating in the world of Indian contemporary art. Paintings, photographs and sculptures are bought, sold and resold for millions.

Lulu Guinness handbags are famous for their witty, quirky, novelty designs from flower baskets and chocolates to lip-shaped clutches, houses and even poodle parlors.

Imagine yourself as a millionaire. These are the best clothes, accessories and make-up that money can buy to make you look a million dollars for a night out.

This intriguing scent was inspired by stories of strong, elegant women. It has played a dramatic role in the movie industry.

Cyprus wine has embarked on a noble journey towards quality, eschewing its past reputation as a mass producer of cheap booze intended for Eastern European markets.

For those that love antiques, a favorite television show is the "Antiques Roadshow." It's a chance for everyday people to discover the value of their treasures.

Some 270 lots of designer clothes, furs and accessories for men and women, including a collection of 40 Valentino Couture outfits, were sold on September 28, 2009.

Thrift store art isn't always bullfighters on velvet. Sometimes a treasure shows up in the collection bins and those treasures reap high rewards at fine art auctions.

Jeff Koons the Post-Pop Superstar is a detailed investigation of the artist's entire output. This book contains some explicit erotic art and is only suitable for adults.

This is the 2nd of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

Short biography of the painter, printmaker and sculptor Rufino Tamayo, known for his striking works and large collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts.

Sculptures, paintings and drawings by major Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) reveal not only the breadth of his art but the role of Geneva in his life.

Known for a couple of decades to insiders in the luxury market, jewelry designer Lorenz Bäumer is now breaking through to yet wider recognition.

The histories and properties of some of the world's famous blue diamonds make these precious gemstones extremely valuable and fascinating to experts and collectors.