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, Bouguereau 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