SERVICES

Private Sales & Brokerage
Discreet placement of artworks with collectors and institutions.
Fees: 18–22% on the buyer’s price.

Representation at Auction
Let us handle the bidding for you. We take care of everything — registration, coordination with the auction house, and bidding up to your limit — so you can focus on what matters most. Our service ensures discretion, accuracy, and peace of mind: you’ll never miss a lot, and the purchase will be invoiced directly to your name by the auction house.
Fees: €150 excl. VAT per lot +3% success (on hammer price)
A simple, transparent way to secure the works you want — with the confidence of professional representation.

Valuation, Logistics & Restoration
We provide expertise and full assistance for Old Master paintings and drawings — from valuation to conservation. Our services include: professional condition assessments, coordination with restorers and framers, high-resolution photography, and the preparation of comprehensive dossiers (including bilingual PDF reports and private viewing pages).
Fees: €120 excl. VAT per hour, based on estimate.

FOR PROFESSIONALS
La Sélection – Weekly Newsletter
Reaching over 4,700 collectors, curators, and market professionals, La Sélection has become a trusted reference in the Old Master field. Every Sunday evening, it delivers a curated digest of the week’s highlights: market insights, standout auction results, and exceptional works coming up for sale. We offer several visibility options — including clickable banners, artwork inclusions within the selection, and dedicated Focus features. For details or to book a placement, contact: diederick@pdrfa.com
 

CURRENT REQUESTS
We are actively seeking high-quality paintings and drawings for our clients, particularly works fresh to the market.

PAINTINGS
– Italian & French Baroque – Caravaggesque or strong narrative compositions
– Northern & French Schools, 17th–18th c. – significant or rediscovered works
– Women Artists – historically important paintings from any period
– 19th Century – works by Besnard, Cabanel, Breton, Béraud, Boldini, Clairin, Tissot, etc.
– Views of Venice

DRAWINGS
– Italian Renaissance & Mannerism – Florentine, Bolognese, and Emilian masters (Carracci, Parmigianino, Correggio…)
– Northern Renaissance – 15th–early 16th c., including works related to Joachim Patinir
– Early Netherlandish – 15th–early 16th c. drawings
– 17th Century – French & Italian drawings of quality
– “The Artist at Work” – studies of the studio, tools, or creative act
– Drapery Studies – academic or compositional works focusing on drapery
– Women Artists – notable drawings from the 16th–19th c.
– 19th Century – fine academic and Belle Époque drawings