How do I authenticate an antique work of art before buying?

Examine the support, technique and physical signs of age — craquelure, patina, old labels on the reverse. Ask the dealer for any provenance documents they hold. For significant purchases, an independent appraisal from a recognised specialist or auction house expert is strongly advisable.

What prices should I expect for antique works of art?

Prices vary widely by medium, artist and condition. Budget from around £150–£800 for a school watercolour or print, £400–£5,000 for an unsigned easel painting, and considerably more for a signed work with documented provenance. Sculptures and drawings follow similar ranges.

How can I date an antique painting or sculpture approximately?

The type of support (linen canvas, oak panel), the nature of the pigments, the style of the frame and the ground preparation all help place a work in time. An experienced antique dealer or a professional conservator can usually narrow the dating down considerably.

How should I care for and store an antique work of art?

Avoid direct sunlight and sudden changes in humidity or temperature. For paintings, UV-filtering glass in the frame offers good protection. Bronze sculptures should be dusted with a soft cloth and occasionally waxed with a neutral paste wax — never use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Can antique works of art purchased on Antiquités en France be shipped internationally?

Yes, most dealers offer domestic and international shipping with specialist packing suited to fragile works. Always confirm the shipping method, transit insurance and estimated delivery time directly with the seller before completing your purchase.

Antique Works of Art

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16th century and before 17th century 18th century 19th century 20th century

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Art Déco Art Nouveau Contemporary Design Directoire Empire French Regency Gothic Louis XIII Louis XIV Louis XV Louis XVI Louis-Philippe Medieval Modern Art Napoléon III Orientalist Renaissance Restauration Transition

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Bathroom elements Doors Fire places Flooring Garden furniture Stairs Tiles Wood panelling

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Beds Bedside tables

Billiard

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Chinaware earthenware Pottery 亚洲陶器

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Commode arbalete Commode sauteuse Commode tombeau Military chests Pine chests of drawers

Chests

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Antique Canes Antique Fans Archaeology Freemasonry Medals & Decorations Numismatics Objects of Curiosity Philately Tobacciana & Opium

Decorative furniture

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Bureau cylinder top desk Flat top desk Slope top desks

Dressers

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English chests of drawers English wardrobes

Fairground art

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Advertising aeronautica Folk Art Miniatures Musical instruments Old tools Sport memorabilia Taxidermy Vineyard antique

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Primitive Art Sacred art

Old documents ▸

Antique Drawings Livres anciens

Old Frame

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Paintings

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Writting box

Pewter

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Advertising posters Cinema posters

Pottery

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Antique barometers Chronometers Globes Octants Sextants

Sculptures

Seating ▸

Armchairs Chairs Chaises longues Fauteuil bergère Fauteuil cabriolet Fauteuil chesterfield Fauteuil crapaud Fauteuil dagobert Fauteuil voltaire Leather armchairs Sofas Stools

Shop fittings

Sideboard

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Argent massif Métal argenté

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Vintage luggage

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Armoires Pine cupboards Wedding armoire

工业古董

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Verre ▸

Cristal Verre moulé Verre soufflé Verre taillé Пат де верр 乳白玻璃彩色ガラス

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Bambou Bois doré Hêtre Noyer Palissandre Оливковое дерево マホガニー乌木彩绘木彫刻木橡木漆木白蜡木野樱桃木

Камень и минералы ▸

Ardoise Алебастр Гранит Янтарь オニックス大理石孔雀石珊瑚石灰岩

Композитные материалы ▸

Bois & marbre Маркетри 布勒镶嵌（玳瑁与黄铜）木材与铜bronze 纸浆塑形纸浆板

Текстиль ▸

Laine Tapisserie Лён Хлопок レース丝绒刺繍彩绘布絹

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Corne Écaille de tortue Ivoire Nacre 羽毛蜡骨

金属 ▸

Bronze Laiton Métal argenté Золото Цинк Чугун スチール銅银锡锻铁镀金金属镀金银

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Delft Majolique Фарфоровый бисквит Фаянс Эмаль 炻器瓷器赤陶

革・皮革 ▸

Золочёная кожа モロッコ革皮革羊皮紙

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Alsace Bretagne Île-de-France Languedoc Savoie Бордо Лотарингия Овернь 勃艮第巴斯克地区普罗旺斯诺曼底

Europe du Nord ▸

Autriche Дания スウェーデンベルギー佛兰德斯德国斯堪的纳维亚瑞士荷兰

Oceania ▸

Australia

Азия ▸

Perse インドシナ中东中国印度日本

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Amérique du Sud Antilles Северная Америка

Африка и Средиземноморье ▸

モロッコ埃及撒哈拉以南非洲突尼斯阿尔及利亚

Южная Европа ▸

Espagne Naples Portugal 威尼斯意大利托斯卡纳

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Hongrie オスマン帝国俄罗斯波兰波希米亚

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Irlande Англия Шотландия 威尔士

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16th century and before 17th century 18th century 19th century 20th century

No matching tags

-Corner cupboards

-Four doors cupboards

-One door cupboards

-Small cupboard

-Two doors cupboards ▸

High cupboards

Antique jewelery

Antique mirrors

Antique mirrors ▸

Mercury mirror Murano mirror Trumeau venitian mirror

Antique Photography

Antique tables ▸

Card Table Consoles Farmhouse tables Low tables Monestry tables Occasional tables Pedestal table Round tables

Antique tapestry

Antique textiles ▸

Lacework

Antique wheapons

Antiquites industrielles

Architectural elements ▸

Bathroom elements Doors Fire places Flooring Garden furniture Stairs Tiles Wood panelling

Bedroom suites ▸

Beds Bedside tables

Billiard

Bookcases

Bronze ▸

Animal bronzes

Cabinets

Cartonnier

Ceramics ▸

Chinaware earthenware Pottery 亚洲陶器

Chest of drawers ▸

Commode arbalete Commode sauteuse Commode tombeau Military chests Pine chests of drawers

Chests

Clocks ▸

Clocks Wristwatch

Curiosities & Collections ▸

Antique Canes Antique Fans Archaeology Freemasonry Medals & Decorations Numismatics Objects of Curiosity Philately Tobacciana & Opium

Decorative furniture

Decorative objects

Desks ▸

Bureau cylinder top desk Flat top desk Slope top desks

Dressers

Dressing tables

English furniture ▸

English chests of drawers English wardrobes

Fairground art

Fishing-Hunting

Glassware

Glazed cabinets

Hallstand

Kitchenelia

Lighting ▸

Chandeliers

Miscellaneous ▸

Advertising aeronautica Folk Art Miniatures Musical instruments Old tools Sport memorabilia Taxidermy Vineyard antique

Nautical antiques ▸

Model boats Objects

Oeuvres d'art ▸

Primitive Art Sacred art

Old documents ▸

Antique Drawings Livres anciens

Old Frame

Old toys

Oriental furniture ▸

Oriental cupboards Seating

Oriental objects

Painted furniture

Paintings

Pens & writting ▸

Writting box

Pewter

Posters ▸

Advertising posters Cinema posters

Pottery

Scientific instruments ▸

Antique barometers Chronometers Globes Octants Sextants

Sculptures

Seating ▸

Armchairs Chairs Chaises longues Fauteuil bergère Fauteuil cabriolet Fauteuil chesterfield Fauteuil crapaud Fauteuil dagobert Fauteuil voltaire Leather armchairs Sofas Stools

Shop fittings

Sideboard

Silverware ▸

Argent massif Métal argenté

Tableware

Vineyard antiques

Vintage luggage

Wardrobes ▸

Armoires Pine cupboards Wedding armoire

工业古董

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Paper