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Old Masters

Christie's Presents Canaletto's Masterpiece  in London

Is That a Caneletto? Kind of.

When a painting at auction is labeled "follower of Caravaggio" or "studio of Rembrandt" or even "attributed to Caneletto," here's what you're actually buying.
By Daniel Grant
A dramatic Baroque painting shows two women beheading a man on a bed, with strong contrasts of light and shadow.

Artemisia Gentileschi’s Revenge Is Still Radical

A rare gathering of three of her works at the Columbus Museum of Art showcases how much—and how little—has changed.
By Dian Parker
Two visitors stand among tall sculptural forms printed with images of water or ice, examining the installation closely inside a gallery booth.

Beneath the Art Market’s Recovery, a Structural Reset Is Underway

Our key takeaways from the most recent Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report.
By Elisa Carollo
A powerful depiction of Mary Magdalene in a moment of penitence, painted by Artemisia Gentileschi. The work showcases the artist's characteristic use of light and shadow to evoke deep emotional expression. The figure is rendered in a somber yet intimate atmosphere.

The Masterpieces Not to Miss at TEFAF Maastricht

By Elisa Carollo
Auctioneer conducts bidding at Christie’s New York during the Old Master Drawings sale, with the final price for Lot 8 displayed on screen

Historic Names, New Heights: Christie’s and Sotheby’s Log Over $200 Million in Old Masters Sales

By Elisa Carollo
A Renaissance panel painting of Christ as the Man of Sorrows, shown half-length with head bowed and hands open, framed by an ornate architectural surround against a dark background.

A Perugino Masterpiece Lands in New York for Sotheby’s Old Masters Week

By Elisa Carollo
A man sits on a gray bench in a museum gallery, with framed Dutch Golden Age paintings displayed on pale blue walls behind him.

Meet the Collector: Thomas S. Kaplan On Auctioning His First Rembrandt

By Elisa Carollo

The Art Market Enters 2026 With Renewed Confidence and a Sharper K-Shape Divide

By Elisa Carollo
An oil painting attributed to young Rembrandt depicts a fainted patient being tended to by an elderly woman with smelling salts as a bearded quack doctor looks on.

Dutch Golden Age Treasures from Thomas Kaplan’s Leiden Collection Take Center Stage in West Palm Beach

By Dian Parker
A man in a navy checkered suit dusts a large maritime painting depicting a dramatic naval battle with British and Dutch ships, framed in an ornate gold frame against a dark blue gallery wall.

Backed by an Expanding Collector Base, Old Masters Make a Quiet Comeback

By Elisa Carollo

The Silent Narratives and Revealing Exchanges of “Vermeer’s Love Letters” at the Frick

By Hudson Warm
Painting of a view of teh Venice grand canal

A Treasure Trove of Old Master Works Could Fetch $120 Million or More This May

By Elisa Carollo
A photo of an outdoor plaza featuring futuristic, mound-like structures with circular skylights and people walking, biking, and gathering under a bright blue sky.

Observer’s Guide to Helsinki’s Best Art Galleries and Museums

By Nathan Smith
Picasso cubist bright colors painting

From Modern to Old Masters: Sotheby’s Hot Summer Season in London

By Elisa Carollo
A traditional painted portrait of a woman waiting with her head resting on her hand

Curator Virginia Brilliant On the Old Master Women History Chose to Forget

By Nadja Sayej

Crypto Mundi: Why Is a Controversial da Vinci Painting an NFT Darling?

By Christa Terry
Tudor portrait of woman hangs on red wall at Sotheby's auction

A Rare Portrait of Henry VIII’s Sixth Wife Breaks Auction Records

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Two portraits in gold frames held up by hands in white gloves

Two Rediscovered Rembrandts Are Headed to Auction After 200 Years

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Beyond Face Value: Why This Botticelli Portrait Is Worth $80 Million

By Clayton Schuster

Rembrandt May Have Painted This Self-Portrait as a Gift For His Wife

By David D'Arcy

These Photographers Have Been Reimagining Classic Artworks Since Before It Was Cool

By Karen Chernick

As Contemporary Art Prices Soar, Old Masters Become Even Better Investments

By David D'Arcy

The Strokes’ Fabrizio Moretti Wants You to Invest in Old Master Paintings

By Helen Holmes

Decoding the Inexact Science of Buying Art: Q&A With Fine Art Group CEO Philip Hoffman

By Sissi Cao
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