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Art made by women is where the value is, and prices are starting to rise, says Chris Carter.

Tastes – and prices – are starting to change in the wine market as Burgundy goes out of fashion. 

If you are offered a temptingly high return on anything, says Merryn Somerset Webb, it is because it is illiquid and risky. That’s something that inve…

Who has the right to own art treasures that were originally pillaged? Chris Carter reports.

Some intriguing art is appearing on the market for the first time, says Chris Carter.

Venerable auction house Sotheby's has been snapped up for $3.7bn, says Chris Carter. But there's plenty of action for investors at the other end of th…

Leonardo da Vinci’s reputation has come under scrutiny, says Chris Carter. Is the criticism fair?

The whereabouts of Salvator Mundi, the supposed painting by Leonardo da Vinci has remained a mystery, says Chris Carter. Until now.

Paintings are going for record amounts, but is art in a bubble? Chris Carter reports

Wealthy buyers are pushing up prices of Asian antiques and artworks, says Chris Carter.

A government mired in Brexit has failed yet again to address an increasingly serious social issue. Yet there is an obvious way forward that has worked…

Overseas investors were net sellers of Japanese stocks last year. But Japan is entering a new era of “beautiful harmony”, and investors should get on …

Collectors can't get enough vintage watches, says Chris Carter. And some hugely impressive timepieces are up for auction.

The wine-investment trade is going mainstream, says Chris Carter.

Works of art that have been attributed to great artists can fool even the experts, says Chris Carter.

Collectors in Asia have a thirst for rare Scotch whisky, says Chris Carter.

Pacioli’s “Summa de arithmetica”, the original how-to guide for accountants, is going under the hammer. Chris Carter reports.

Superhero fans have grown up and have money to spend on collectable comics. Chris Carter reports.

Watercolours offer a glimpse of the world before film, says Chris Carter.

Going electric is breathing new life into old motors, says Chris Carter.

The London Art Fair is a great place for new collectors to start out, says Chris Carter.

With new records in art, whisky and jewellery, Chris Carter reports on the year in collectables.

Christmas 1776 was a real treat for economist Adam Smith’s lucky friends, says Chris Carter.

Classic guitars sound great, but are they a good investment? Mick Sharp reports.