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. 1836
- 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
In private collections
- George Caleb Bingham, Captain David McClanahan Hickman, ca. 1849
- George Caleb Bingham, John Quincy Adams,1844
- Dorothy Brett, Untitled, 1968
- Edward S. Curtis, Piegan Warriors, 1910 (one of a set of 200)
- Alfred L. Boisseau, Portrait of a Lady, 1845
- Paul Lauritz, Landscape with Poppies, N. D.
In museums and private collections

John Sartain (1808-1897) after George Caleb Bingham, Martial Law or Order No. 11, 1872
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