In the first of our Art Deco Centenary profiles, we look at the Russian-French artist and designer Romain de Tirtoff – better known as Erté – who became credited as "the father of art deco".

Italy’s art crime squad has uncovered a clandestine ... Last year, the Italian police busted a major pan-European forgery ring that was accused of producing and distributing replica artworks ...

Woolindra, a boutique block of four Art Deco apartments, has hit the market for $2,400,000 to $2,600,000. It’s the equivalent of forking out about $600,000 to $650,000 for each separate apartment.

It's seen in countless beautiful styles across rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets, and symbolises love and friendship - so if you're looking for a gift to show a loved one how much you care ...