Since its inception in 2009, the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair has grown to become one of the world’s most prestigious showcases for art and …
Auguste Toulmouche: the Helmut Newton of Belle Époque Paris
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 …
Frank Holl: Van Gogh’s Favourite British Painter?
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 …
Charles Joshua Chaplin; Painter of Belle Époque Beauty
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 …
Benjamin-Constant; Orientalism and Beyond
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 …
Sidney Richard Percy: Cloud-shine
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 …
The First Question Every Art Buyer Should Ask a Dealer
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 …
A Buying Guide to Paintings of Paris (Part One): The Utrillo/Maclet Conundrum
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 …
A Buying Guide to Paintings of Paris (Part Two): The Antoine Blanchard Mystery
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 …
Authenticity & the Myth of the CoA
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. …
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