• The art of Patricia Highsmith
• Can historic houses tell more complicated stories?
• An interview with Maggi Hambling
• Is France keeping its promises on restitution?
Plus: Reviews of the Torlonia marbles in Rome, Anders Zorn’s paintings in The Hague, the creatures of Ray Harryhausen and 18th-century engravings of citrus fruit
Risky business – why is New York getting rid of auction regulations?
The city claims that its decision to loosen the rules governing art auctions seeks to create a more consumer-friendly environment – but how can it?