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 …
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. …
To Glaze, or not to Glaze?
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 …
A Quick History of European Picture Frames
Unframed oil paintings should only be seen on an artist’s easel or in a conservator’s studio. As an art dealer I would never show a …
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