Expertise

As a gallery with an expertise in a specific field of Old Masters, we can help you building of your collection. To start, here is a little more about our Flemish Old Masters, the steps we can assist you with, and a little push to take the plunge.

Our passion

What are we talking about ?

Flourishing between the 15th and 17th centuries and mainly based in Antwerp, the Flemish Old Masters are known for their excellence at creating extremely life-like images of their country, its landscape, its people and their way of life. They popularized the use of oil enabling them to paint with unprecedented detail.

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Who are they ?

Our favorite Pieter Brueghel the Younger and his contemporaries are our main focus. Riding on the immense success of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Hieronymus Bosch, these masters kept the Flemish style of painting alive : a window onto a realistic yet fictional world.

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How can they be recognised ?

They mostly painted small-format works, intended to decorate interiors of cabinets of curiosities. The subjects are close to nature, with landscapes, still lifes, circles of seasons and scenes of hell influenced by what they saw.

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Why collect Old Masters ?

Flemish painting has been a favorite among collectors since the 17th century when European monarchs began collecting as a way to project their identity. Active in the export market and international trade networks, Flemish painters created works to decorate homes. Still inspiring artists today, these works can be appreciated both for their historical value and fundamental beauty.

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Who are we ?

Since 1976, we’ve been seeking out authentic paintings from the Renaissance to the c. 1800 that deserve to be seen and studied.

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Our commitment

Our commitment as a gallery is to participate in the conservation and legacy of our very ancient discipline. Our duty is to serve the artists, to ensure they’re never forgotten, and to write about and exhibit their works.

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Further than the market

We lend works to museums and exhibitions worldwide to support or encourage discussions on our attributions, and to highlight the research of our fellows institutions.

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What’s next ?

In 2022, we began digitizing our archive to create an inventory of all the paintings we’ve owned. This online platform will provide the opportunity to view, discuss and debate Flemish painting.

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Have a crush

Like what you see ? Then follow your heart and invest in your passion.

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Understand what you see

The richness of Flemish Old Master paintings lies in understanding the bigger picture. And we’re here to help you do that.

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Authenticity

The biggest issue concerning Flemish Old Masters is authenticity. This can be verified with our help, which is why we take great care to document our works.

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Our expertise

We have examined many masterpieces over the past 50 years. Trusted literature and exchanging opinions with the experts and scholars form the basis of our connoisseurship.

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The excitement of research

We have to determine if the painting are genuine and whether they’re the work of the master or his pupils. Forget the myth of the lonely artist in his garret: masters managed a busy workshop filled with assistants !

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Supporting our opinions

Our attributions are supported by scientific analysis. Dating panels thanks to dendrochronology, analyzing pigments with non-invasive methods, and the use of x-ray and infrared imaging all complement our research.

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What’s in a name ?

You’re much less likely to find a signature on an Old Master than on a modern piece. Why ? Because the best painters didn’t need to sign their works. However, some signature are very subtle. Take a closer look ! A signature can obviously increase authenticity, but isn’t the actual beauty of a work the best signature ?

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We provide guarantees

An established gallery since 1976, one of our best guarantees is our continuing presence at the world’s finest art fairs. Our works come with full documentation and certificate of authenticity, thus confirming our assessments.

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What a fascinating world !

The world of Old Masters is determined by beauty, rarity, provenance, condition and auction price. With this in mind, and supported by our expertise, there’s no doubt that buying a piece of history is the most rewarding investment.

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Ready to go ?

Our entire team is here to answer all your questions and will be delighted to help you start your Old Masters collection.

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