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Are Old Masters really dead and 7 useful tips for collecting drawings

Are Old Masters really dead and 7 useful tips for collecting drawings

“Long winter for Old Masters” headlined the Financial Times’ Collecting section this past weekend, referring to the bad performances of London Old Master auctions the previous week. Although Georgina Adam is right in making this statement, what isn’t mentioned is the serious lack of good quality paintings on offer, the ridiculously high estimates given by auction house experts, and a headline lot failing to sell because of authenticity concerns.

Superb Rembrandt Show in London - last days on

Superb Rembrandt Show in London - last days on

London has two great Old Master exhibitions closing this week, the Moroni exhibition at the Royal Academy and the Rembrandt late works at the National Gallery. With Moroni we have the great portraitist of the Renaissance anticipating the realistic style of Caravaggio and later Manet; and Rembrandt, the undisputed star of the 17th century Dutch art scene. 

Modern/Old Master Museum Shows to See This Summer

Modern/Old Master Museum Shows to See This Summer

As we are getting closer to the end of the month of May, we are making a list of shows that have opened/opening recently and are on our radar to see! Here are 7 from across Europe.