Elephants appear in some of the earliest known works of Chinese art. From past highlights to two blue and white brushpots from the Marsh Collection offered on 6 November, this richly layered motif can be traced in its many visual forms.

Paul Scheurich has been described as the most important porcelain modeller of the 20th century. What many may not know is that he had an astonishingly varied and prolific artistic career outside of porcelain which encompassed painting, sculpture, drawing, illustration, and even stage and costume design.

Over 50 years, Hadrian Merkle built one of the finest collections of Meissen porcelain sculpture in private hands.

Bonhams is delighted to announce its first ever initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Giorgio Locatelli is a rare breed indeed. He's both an artisan and an institution. As part of his personal wine collection is offered for auction, Giorgio Locatelli sat down with Bonhams to share recipes, memories and musings from the dining room.

A central figure of the Impressionist movement, Pierre-Auguste Renoir conducted his palette like an instrument and fine tuned his colours with astonishing finesse. As a group of works are offered for sale, Kelly Grovier examines the building blocks of Renoir's paintings.

Mrs Acton in Delhi is a highlight of 20th & 21st Century Art Week at Bonhams this October.

The Salzburg Festival brings together music, drama and art. Add in 18 Michelin-guide restaurants, and it's a recipe for an unrivalled cultural experience.

Charlene Prempeh is a writer, curator, editor and co-founder of creative agency A Vibe Called Tech. Ahead of the Modern and Contemporary African Art auction, she selects works from the sale and discusses the driving forces behind her art world collaborations.

Now over 100 years old, French fashion house Chanel has always been associated with style and elegance.

The depiction of animals in art has a long and rich history, beginning in the caves of Chauvet and spanning art movements from the Renaissance through to the present day. As a rare work by Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita is offered for auction in London, we look back at the enduring relationship between artists and their furry and feathered friends.

One of the highlights of 20th & 21st Century Art Week at Bonhams in London this October is Claude Monet's La Route de Giverny.