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Art of Pastel

Posted on 16/04/2026 by ronald972

I recently added a pastel drawing to my collection.  it was described as after Italian artist Antonio Rotta (1828-1903) and titled Charity to a Family of Beggars. This would mean that it is a 19th-century artwork. As with all pastel … Continue reading →

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Francois Boucher a French Master

Posted on 20/03/2026 by ronald972

Recently, I purchased a piece from an auction house. It was purportedly a print according to the sale catalogue. I was not completely convinced of this, but the image shown was not good enough to say otherwise. It was in … Continue reading →

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A Form of Flattery

Posted on 06/03/2021 by ronald972

study of an old man – St Jerome after Albrecht Dürer Continue reading →

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Carl Vandyk, Photographer to Royalty

Posted on 05/03/2020 by ronald972

I don’t usually collect photographs but I couldn’t resist this one. It is a portrait of a fine looking gentleman sitting at an amazing table in a wonderful chair. On the mount just below the picture is the name C. … Continue reading →

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