Napoleon commissioned the sword, filled with classical motifs, after being elected as consul for life by the senate in 1802.

A recently rediscovered painting by 19th-century Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey sold for 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) at ...

But while the interest of many 19th-century European artists and designers in such materials is well-known, as is the 19th-century European boom in orientalist painting that provided imaginative ...

Long unseen and known only through a 19th-century photograph, the painting Preparing Coffee reemerges with a £1–1.5M estimate ...

At its core, dandyism is more than just a fashion statement; it’s a cultural movement steeped in individualism, refinement, ...

This spring, the art world turns its gaze on London, where one of the most significant rediscoveries in recent Orientalist ...

The first major UK exhibition of celebrated 19th century Mexican artist José María Velasco is a revelation at the National Gallery. It coincides with the 200th anniversary of a diplomatic accord ...

He's often credited as a founder of French gastronomy and of Grande Cuisine (classic French cuisine which was at its most lavish during the 19th Century ... chef of modern Europe, but still ...

As a restorer who specialized in late medieval and early Renaissance paintings from Italy, he was in intimate touch with the ...

Five years without the City of Love’s cultural icon is a loss – but also an opportunity to discover some of quirky, under-the ...

Christie’s department of 19th Century European Art announced its autumn sale, which will take place on 26 November 2013. Discerning collectors will be ...

Explore Charlotte's breathtaking architectural gems from the historic Mint Museum to the modern Bechtler, showcasing the ...