Brokering
In solving mysteries of 19th century American portraits, Fine Art Investigations has become expert in answering the question: What is the best way to sell a portrait? Through established contacts with private individuals, museums, art dealers, and auction houses, Fine Art Investigations can help with the sale of previously authenticated artworks (authenticating and then selling is an unethical conflict of interest.) Commission is 20% for private sales; 10% for public sales.
Here are some examples of successfully brokered paintings:
In Museums
George Caleb Bingham
Thomas Hoyle Mastin
1871
George Caleb Bingham
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Rollins (Sarah (Sallie) Harris Rodes)
ca. 1855
George Caleb Bingham
Dr. Anthony Wayne Rollins
ca. 1835
Claude Regnier (active 1840-1866) after George Caleb Bingham
Emigration of Daniel Boone or Daniel Boone Escorting a Band of Pioneers into the Western Country
1852
Thomas Hart Benton
Mine Strike, Original Drawing
ca. 1930
George Caleb Bingham
James Sidney Rollins
1834
George Caleb Bingham
MDr. Anthony Wayne Rollins
1837
George Caleb Bingham
Sarah "Sallie" Harris Rodes (Mrs. Anthony Wayne Rollins)
1837
In Private Collections
George Caleb Bingham
Captain David McClanahan Hickman
ca. 1849
George Caleb Bingham
John Quincy Adams
1844
Dorothy Brett
Untitled
1968
Alfred L. Boisseau
Portrait of a Lady
1845
Paul Lauritz
Landscape with Poppies
N.D.
George Caleb Bingham
Miss Sallie Rodes Rollins
1873
In Museums and Private Collections