How do I recognise an authentic antique painting?

Examine the support — an old canvas has an irregular weave and a keyed stretcher, while a panel shows traditional joinery. Look for even, natural age craquelure across the paint layer. A gallery or collection label on the reverse is a strong indicator of serious provenance.

What does an antique painting cost from a dealer?

Prices range from a few hundred euros for a quality regional oil on canvas to tens of thousands for a signed, expertised work. The key value factors are condition, documented provenance and the artist's market recognition. Unsigned but well-attributed works can offer excellent value.

How can I date an antique oil painting?

The type of support, stretcher construction, pigment composition and pictorial style all help place a work in time. A specialist or conservation laboratory can refine the dating through technical analysis such as X-ray examination or binding-medium analysis.

How should I care for and store an antique painting?

Avoid fluctuations in humidity and temperature, direct sunlight and damp exterior walls. Gentle dusting with a soft brush is sufficient for routine maintenance. For any cleaning or restoration work, always consult a professionally qualified paintings conservator-restorer.

Can an antique painting be shipped safely?

Yes, provided specialist packaging is used — a bespoke crate, shock-absorbing materials and a protective facing on the paint surface. Professional dealers typically work with art-transport specialists and can advise on the best shipping options for your location and the size of the work.

Antique Paintings & Old Masters

617 objects found

Antique oil paintings and old master works offered by professional dealers

617 objects found

Antique Paintings & Old Masters

Antique oil paintings and old master works offered by professional dealers

Achille GROS (Epeugney (Doubs) ?-1911) Farm to Mouthier Haute-Pierre (Doubs)

Emmanuel TEMPLEUX (1871-1957) "The night of the Jura"

Eugene Jules Delahogue "El Kantara-Algeria". Orientalist landscape.

Biedermeier School: Portrait of girl with dog and flowers

Charles Théodore FRERE (Paris 1814-1888) Oasis at dusk

Christ in the Garden after Francesco Trevisani (1656 - Rome 1746)

The Kiss" or "Little Scene of the eighteenth century Libertine"

Lucien PILLOT ( Vesoul 1882 - Besançon ) Valley of the Loue

Charles Emmanuel JODELET (Augerans 1883 - Paris 1973) ballet "The Fairy's Kiss" Intermission

Italian School 18th Century "Three Putti playing the tambourine"

Léon Boudot ( Besançon 1851 - 1928 ) Harvesting OOC 38/57 cm

Lucien PILLOT (Vesoul 1882 - Besançon 1973) Doubs Valley

Adolphe FRAIPONT (active in Liege 1930 )" The Winter on the Ourthe"

ANGLADA PINTO Luis (1973-1946) Orientalist portraits of men and vomen. Signed

"The harbour of Martigues" Paul-Henri Simons

Portrait of a Lady with a Pearl Necklace. XVII century

"Mounts of the Jura" E Templeux Oil on panel