This early Victorian portrait by John Robert Wildman (1788-1843) has long intrigued us... Not only for its technical assurance but for the weary character held within the sitter’s gaze. We do not k...
This little watercolour has been with us for quite some time now, one of those gentle works on paper that sits patiently on the wall, neither demanding attention nor giving up its secrets too easil...
Over the centuries, hundreds of artists worked in relative obscurity, painting away in humble studios to earn a meagre crust. But each of these carried their own ambitions, despite toiling in the s...
The art market is awash with falsehoods, poor attributions, and under-researched works. So, examining the surface of a painting is vital to ascertain its age and validate any assumptions. When cons...
Emilian Jacobin
With his hand outstretched, his coat finely tailored, and a tricorn held respectfully under his right arm, he's a man brimming with appreciation. The Virgin Mary and Christ, flanked...
Author: Andy Shield
The image of Mary Magdalene has been portrayed countless times. She's a Saint of heartfelt emotion, and one which resonates today, perhaps more than any other.
Her life was one ...
Reference: Enoch Seeman (Follower), Portrait Of The Fan Maker Francis Chassereau Senior
From the Dorset County Chronicle, 1841.
The Late Mrs. Williams. Formerly Of Castle Hill, Dorsetshire.
We had...
The process of estimating the value of a painting has changed irreversibly over the last 20 years. In the past, valuations were often calculated based upon a combination of an artist's sale record ...
Author: Andy Shield
Oil paintings, particularly antique oil paintings, encounter an array of environmental factors during their extensive lives, which contribute to a decline in their appearance. T...
