Boom times for the collectable watch market
Gold Omega Speedmaster No. 19
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Boom times for the collectable watch market

Vintage and collectable watches are setting records at auction. Chris Carter reports.
28 Jun 2022
Art auctions bounce back as rare Leonardo da Vinci sketch sells for £8.9m
Head of a Bear sketch by Leonardo da Vinci
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Art auctions bounce back as rare Leonardo da Vinci sketch sells for £8.9m

A rare Leonardo da Vinci drawing shows up at auction – and goes under the hammer for £8.9m. Chris Carter reports
16 Jul 2021
Why equities are better investments than art
Art gallery
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Why equities are better investments than art

We’re often told that buying art is a good way of diversifying your investment portfolio. But, says Merryn Somerset Webb, art has no income stream and…
12 Jul 2021
Grab a piece of art – or music – with fractional ownership
British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp from 1856
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Grab a piece of art – or music – with fractional ownership

Fractional ownership allows you to buy shares in assets such as stamps, paintings and music royalties, says David Stevenson.
21 Jun 2021
The high-end art market is still on fire
Basquiat’s 1983 skull painting In This Case
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The high-end art market is still on fire

The art-market billionaires are coming out of lockdown. Chris Carter reports
21 May 2021
Digital art: a new chapter in art history or just a fad?
Art

Digital art: a new chapter in art history or just a fad?

How will history judge Beeple and the new digital way of making art?
26 Mar 2021
Get in on the new craze for digital art
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Get in on the new craze for digital art

Auction houses are hoping to lure the Reddit mob with digital art. Chris Carter reports.
26 Feb 2021
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12 February 1994: Edvard Munch’s The Scream is stolen
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12 February 1994: Edvard Munch’s The Scream is stolen

One of the world's most famous paintings, The Scream by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, was stolen from the National Art Museum in Oslo on this day in …
12 Feb 2021
The art market endures after a jittery 2019
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The art market endures after a jittery 2019

Wealthy Americans stepped up to help calm the art market's jitters in 2019. Chris Carter reports.
10 Jan 2020
Hi-tech help with New Year’s resolutions
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Hi-tech help with New Year’s resolutions

From a sports watch that monitors your heart rate to a subscription service to help you cook healthier meals.
31 Dec 2019
The best Christmas hampers
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The best Christmas hampers

From classic Christmas treats to festive tipples, these wicker wonders cover all needs, says Natasha Langan.
13 Dec 2019
Five of the best Advent calendars
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Five of the best Advent calendars

From 24 rare and exclusive whiskies to a jewel a day from Tiffany & Co, five rather more exclusive takes on the traditional advent calendar.
22 Nov 2019
Investing in art: where to find the best value in the art market today
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Investing in art: where to find the best value in the art market today

It’s been a record-breaking ten years for the art market – even Old Masters of questionable provenance are selling for hundreds of millions. But where…
15 Nov 2019
Honda’s all-new superbike
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Honda’s all-new superbike

The Honda Fireblade has been overhauled to deliver even more power and speed. 
15 Nov 2019
Alpine A110 – a superlative sports car
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Alpine A110 – a superlative sports car

The award-winning Alpine A110 is now faster and even more exciting to drive. 
8 Nov 2019
Apple’s smartwatch is better than ever
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Apple’s smartwatch is better than ever

The Apple Watch Series 5 improves on previous models and remains the best buy, says Nicole Garcia Merida.
1 Nov 2019
Five of the best new and affordable digital cameras
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Five of the best new and affordable digital cameras

From Sony’s A6400 for photography enthusiasts to a good beginner’s option from Nikon, Matthew Partridge reviews the options if you’re in the market fo…
25 Oct 2019
A range-topping Renault Megane
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A range-topping Renault Megane

The Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy isn’t just a car. It is an aero-engineered sensory experience.
18 Oct 2019
Bugatti’s 300mph hypercar
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Bugatti’s 300mph hypercar

If you found the Bugatti Chiron sluggish, the French carmaker has a new model for you.
4 Oct 2019
Can you buy performance art?
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Can you buy performance art?

You might have thought performance art was a fleeting experience that could not be bought. Turns out that's not true. Chris Carter looks at what you c…
20 Sep 2019
Three of the best new powerboats
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Three of the best new powerboats

The Southampton International Boat Show is an extravaganza for yachting and powerboat enthusiasts.
20 Sep 2019
Leica: the Rolls-Royce of cameras
Art

Leica: the Rolls-Royce of cameras

The Leica D-Lux doesn’t come cheap, but this compact version is affordable and enjoyable, says Matthew Partridge.
13 Sep 2019