We haven't been idle! In February, dozens of lots were successfully auctioned and twelve new works of art were added to the shop. View the new acquisitions below.
New acquisitions January 2023
We wish you all the very best for the new year and hopefully this will be a year full of beautiful art for all of us! Hereby our first update...
New acquisitions December 2022
The end of 2022 was an interesting period. Many paintings and sculptures came on the market before Christmas. View our new acquisitions here!
Etchings made by Jan Luyken (1649 -1712) now available!
Taaffeite collectibles will expand its collection with more etchings by known and unknown artists. We will look and select based on fame, talent, rarity and condition. Several etchings by Guido...
Abbreviations seen on etchings explained
Etching is considered the most important technique for producing prints by old masters. It is a very traditional process discovered by Daniel Hopfer (1470 – 1536) in Germany. Daniel Hopfer...
Learn more about study drawings, preliminary study drawings and old master drawings.
A study drawing or a preliminary sketch or drawing is a frequently used medium by artists before starting the actual work of art. Sometimes a study drawing or preliminary study...
The difference between ‘after’ and ‘attributed to’ in art
New to the art market? Know what to buy and what not to buy! There is a huge difference in meaning for words like 'attributed to' and 'after'. We would...