Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the historic town of Cheltenham, which is run by the husband and wife team of Andy Shield (Art History) and Holly Shield (Art Conservation). Over the last seven years, we’ve acquired, researched, and conserved over 1,000 paintings, which are now in the homes of our delighted customers.
We see paintings a little differently, as more than simply a decorative enhancement to a complementary colour scheme. We believe that, when you uncover an artist’s motivation, it brings depth to a piece and adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
Through our research, and by trawling through the archives, we’ve unearthed hundreds of stories that were previously lost to time. You’ll find these in our artist directory, which has become a popular resource for collectors.
For example, we discovered a little-known female artist who was a mountaineer - frowned upon for having the audacity to challenge perceptions.
We’re also passionate about art conservation and doing things ‘the right way’. Holly, who is a trained conservator, adopts a light touch in her work to conserve the past rather than disguise it. We won’t over-restore a painting for the sake of it but everything leaves here in good order.
Paul, who handles our shipping and logistics, is obsessed with the science of packing and takes extra care with all shipments. Regardless of the value of your painting, everything is handled diligently.
At Brave, we care. It’s why so many of our loyal customers return time and time again. If you have any questions at all relating to provenance, condition, shipping etc, just drop us an email. We’re always happy to help.
Simply add your favourite piece(s) to your cart and checkout securely and we’ll take care of the rest. We try to dispatch new orders within a few days unless your piece is particularly heavy or fragile, in which case we’ll order a wooden crate, which can take a week or so. We always use DHL Express as these have proven to be the safest couriers available.
Alternatively, if you would like to discuss a piece, just send an enquiry and you’ll receive a speedy response.
If you’re based in England or Wales, Ian, our exceptionally well-mannered driver, can bring several pieces to your home to allow you to view them in situ. This is a free service and there’s no commitment to buy.
If you're based overseas, we're happy to arrange a video call for a virtual viewing.
“Very fast shipping and arrived safe and sound because of the professional packaging. It's beautiful. Thank you.”
“An excellent vendor of the very highest quality. A joy to do business with.”
“So happy with the quality of the piece, safe packaging, and timelines of delivery.”
“An incredible portrait that matches the photos exactly. The entire experience was flawless. I would not hesitate to purchase more artwork from this seller.”
”I feel very fortunate to be the guardian of this wonderful work. It fits perfectly in my collection. This group of fine folks pack with care and promptly ships.”
