Painting

Painting

Painters create their art using various types of material: rock, paper, canvas, bark, wood…

Literature

Literature

Considered as a heritage, literature contributes to the preservation of heritage if it underlines culture, values and civilization.

Sculpture

Sculpture

The creation of a sculpture involves several techniques: modelling, carving…

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Parisian art collector

Art galleries
in France

Do you appreciate contemporary figurative art and particularly the expressionist artist Bernard Buffet? Visit the Estades Gallery and its fabulous exhibitions. This gallery has specialised in the work of Bernard Buffet since 2000. A selection of oils on canvas from the artist’s different periods, in addition to mixed media, watercolours, inks, engravings and original lithographs are permanently on display.

Art galleries

Appraisal of art objects

Appraising sculptures

Owners of sculptures can find out the value of their masterpiece by carrying out an estimate, you may contact Mr. Expert to get a free appraisal.

How much does a painting cost?

Pricing a painting is a relative and subjective exercise. One is free to set the price of paintings.

Valuation of a photograph

The price of a photograph depends on the popularity of the photographer, the conservation of the pictures, the age of the pictures…

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Painting techniques

Artistic movements
and styles

Contemporary art

Contemporary art

Contemporary art includes all the works produced since 1945 to the present day, more on art-galleries.info.

Expressionism

Expressionism

Expressionism appeared in 1905. This artistic movement is a reaction to impressionism.

Abstract art

Abstract art

It is a break with art that imitates nature. It is an international movement that dominated the 20th century.

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Buying a work of art: advice

Do you want to buy a work of art? Start by identifying your aesthetic tastes. Discover your artistic taste by attending exhibitions in galleries, museums and exhibition centres. Remember the names of artists who have made an impression on you.

Collectors: insuring your art objects

To protect your masterpieces from burglars, it is important to insure them. Insurers specialising in works of art are not very demanding. Some insurance companies will cover masterpieces against theft if the owner agrees to install a simple three-point lock. The installation of alarms is only compulsory if the value of the assets to be covered exceeds a certain threshold.

insuring your art objects
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Modern and contemporary

The art market
in France

In 2019, the French art market totalled over 13.3 billion dollars. This feat concerns auctions of approximately 550,000 lots of fine art: prints, photographs, sculpture, painting, drawing, etc.