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A rare portrait by one of Britain's most infamous artists will be on sale at Bonhams 19th Century Paintings, Drawings and Watercolors.

A reindeer engraved on one of the walls of a South Wales cave has been confirmed as the oldest known rock art in the British Isles dated around 14,505 years ago.

Originally passed down to the sitter's great-great grandson and through six generations to the present owner, the painting has been in the family since it was executed around 1766.

The most acclaimed self-portrait of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci is reportedly in a critical condition and may be beyond repair.

The Victoria & Albert Museum acquires rare marble sculpture called The Crouching Venus by John Nost the Elder, signed and dated 1702.

Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores psychology and politics of living with HIV/Aids in South Africa.

A famed portrait in enamel of three eighteenth century society beauties will be one of the highlights in the Fine Portrait Miniatures auction at Bonhams.

Viewers shocked after contestant strips off on stage and paints canvas using her bare breasts.

A collection of Diana’s dresses and accessories, specifically chosen by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, will be a special attraction at the exhibition

Host of celebrities attend New York launch of budding Picasso's first art show

The second highest price achieved in the sale was a work by M F Husain titled The Blue Lady which made £97,250.

Soul singer Erykah Badu blasts rock band for releasing unapproved video featuring her in explicit, nude poses.

Rare and newly discovered works by English painter Sir Stanley Spencer sold at the 20th Century British and Irish Art sale in Bonhams.

Images created from E coli and S marcescens bacterial growth will been displayed at the University of Cincinnati from June 8 to June 12, 2012 by fine arts photography graduate student Zachary Copfer.

The painting by Philip Hermogenes Calderon has been hanging in a primary school in Blackpool for the past 86 years.

Henry Darger's works are regarded as one of the most celebrated examples of outsider art.

An exhibition called Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration that celebrates The Queen’s 60 years on throne is all set to showcase some of the finest diamonds which have been used by The Queen.

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Academy of Art has announced a series of displays and events within its exhibition halls.

Artist's 1985 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II expected to reach £60,000 at Bonhams auction.

Aaron, a 26 year old artist from Israel expert in creating miniature food items, introduces the latest in his collection – Summer Barbecue Platter.

A rare collection of 59 studies and sketches by the Nottingham artist, Arthur Spooner is being offered for sale in the Fine Paintings sale at Bonhams Chester on 13 June, 2012.

Museum of Modern Art will display 170 iconic photographs from the career of contemporary American artist Cindy Sherman.

Late German photographer Gunter Sachs' works will be auctioned in London.

Illustrations judged by fashion designer Orla Kiely, broadcaster and cultural commentator Emma Freud OBE, and V&A Director of Design Moira Gemmill.

Three photographs taken by Herbert George Ponting, member of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's British Antarctic expedition to the South Pole, to be sold at Bonhams.

Queen's 23rd waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London.

Sleeping Girl, a 1964 work, was the top lot of the event with bidders from China, the Americas as well as Europe.

Paintings from difficult periods in the lives of artists Joan Miró and Marc Chagall have been put up for auction at Bonhams in London.

Artworks by Gerhard Richter, Jackson Pollock, Yves Klein and Alexander Calder also smash Christie's auction records.