Old Masters

London, 8–9 December 2015

Discover extraordinary works of art by leading Old Masters at King Street and South Kensington this December.

Explore the catalogues, find inspiration in our collecting guides and learn the fascinating stories behind highlights from the upcoming auctions.

Explore the Auctions

Special Features

Discovery: In the name of the father
How a team of specialists and the use of infrared reflectography revealed the centuries-old family secrets beneath The Lamentation
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Collier decoded
19 things you can read from this 17th-century vanitas still life by Edwaert Collier
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Fools, dragons and three-headed monsters
From revellers aboard an oyster shell to mythical beasts — discover the sheer variety on offer in the upcoming Old Master Prints sale
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Art Dialogue: Zeng Fanzhi and Old Master Paintings
Leading Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Fanzhi describes his fascination with old masters
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Expert Guides

Collecting guide
Seven expert tips for collecting Old Master drawings
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5 things you can learn from the back of a painting
The most overlooked aspect of an artwork is by no means the least important, as specialist Tom Rooth explains
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How to light your artworks
Two leading experts give their tips for achieving museum-quality illumination at home
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