In 1846, aged 17, Auguste Toulmouche moved to Paris to become a pupil of the eminent French painter Charles Gleyre. Gleyre’s register at the time …

Francis Montague Holl was unquestionably one of the most gifted and influential artists of the 19th century. To my mind his decency and depth of …

The celebrated work of Charles Joshua Chaplin (1825-1891) was principally inspired by two painters who reflected his own Anglo-French heritage; Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) and François …

At the turn of the 19th century Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (1845-1902) was one of the world’s foremost painters of Orientalist scenes and society portraits. Initially it …

We talk of sunshine and moonshine, but not of cloud-shine, which is yet one of the illuminations of our skies. A shining cloud is one of …

Traditionally the first question many people interested in purchasing a painting will put to a dealer is of course; ‘How much is it?’ A great …

We all love Paris. Even people who have never been to Paris love Paris. Whether or not you are one of those fortunate enough to …

Oil paintings of early 20th century Paris capturing the city between the Belle Epoque and the 1930s are perennially popular. This was the city’s Golden …

When purchasing a fine painting I know an increasing number of clients are very keen to see their purchases accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. …

Watercolours should always be framed and glazed, and with the best none-reflective UV resistant glass you can afford. But oil paintings are a different story. Unless …