Reports from the inaugural “Master Paintings Week” collaboration between London’s Old Master dealers and auction houses have been smashing. For many of the private dealers, business was bountiful. The Antiques Trade Gazette described bustling commerce amidst the distraction of an epic men’s final at Wimbledon, and fortified interest from many of the top [...]

The Winter Old Master sales in London are steadily approaching with a fair amount of anticipation in light of the art market’s recent struggles. Following the strong results of this past July, will the Old Master market be less affected by recent economic downturn? Click MORE for a basic rundown of some the notable upcoming [...]

A small group of prints from familiar sources like Rembrandt and Durer goes up for auction tomorrow at Bonham’s. With the world in election hangover, could a few pieces here fall through the cracks? This may be a good chance to own a staple from the oeuvre of the aforementioned, however OMNP is definitely feeling [...]

The more things change, the more they stay the same..Amidst all the fervor regarding the art market’s highs and lows-Old Masters, as they did during the last serious decline of the market in the early 90’s, are poised to emerge as a source of stability. The strong performance of Bonham’s premier OMP auction late last [...]

Lot 2: Veneto School “Annunciation Scene”: A meek estimate around $3,000-4,000 USD is being put on this captivating piece from the 15th century
OMNP previews today’s auction of lower priced Old Master paintings at Bonham’s Knightsbridge in London. It will be interesting to see how collecting interest plays out here-this sale follows the strong results of [...]

Lot 1 by Master of the Naumberg Madonna:
Unknown painters make for underpriced masterpieces.
In OMNP’s opinion-Bonham’s sale is most opportune for connoisseurs of Old Masters. In this month’s crop of Old Master sales, this auction has plenty of incredible works estimated at $50,000 USD and under. Lot 1 and lot 25 are particularly phenomenal-the balanced and [...]

A bevy of exquisite prints are up for sale this Tuesday at Bonham’s, New Bond Street, including pieces in the style of Hieronymous Bosch, a slew of Rembrandt’s, and a first edition Caprichios print by Goya. In the case of the latter, it amazes OMNP that such an essential work in the career of one [...]