ESTABLISHED ART DEALERS
While based in Farmers Branch, Texas, Alan Barnes Fine Art belongs to a family of British art dealers, conservators, and restorers whose roots reach back to London during the reign of King George III (1790 – 1820).
A LEGACY OF TRUST
Over the years they have enjoyed the opportunity to share their expertise with Museums, Institutions, and Private Collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Their clients have included the Tate Collection, the National Portrait Gallery, The Fine Art Society, Chartwell Estate (Sir Winston Churchill), Leeds Castle, the National Trust, UK, Spink, London Palsey & Payne, London Frost & Reed, London, Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II (The Royal Coach Master) Sir. Paul McCartney, Sir. Rod Stewart – Dover Castle, The National Gallery, London, The National Portrait Gallery, London, Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, DL, FRAeS, The Wallace Collection, London, MacConnal Mason, & Son, London.
OLD MASTER PAINTING
The American and European masterwork paintings brought into their care include pieces by Van Dyck, van der Neer, Reynolds, Rubens, Gainsborough, Holbein, Titian, Boucher, Rossetti, Burne-Jones, and Whistler to name a few.
PAINTING RESTORATION AND CARE
Institutions and museums that turned to the firm for the care of paintings include the Norwich Castle Museum, the Fitzwilliam Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, University Galleries, Oxford, and the British Museum.
ART COLLECTION
With numerous contacts across many different disciplines, we can help meet our client’s needs. The majority of our business is conducted through private channels and we are able to place art successfully in major collections and institutions on both sides of the Atlantic.
WHY PURCHASE FROM US?
Ours is a legacy of professional care, integrity, and reliability. Whether you are considering a new acquisition, or are in need of appraisal or restoration of a current collection, we welcome your inquiries. We are passionate about what we do and we focus our business to be one of long-term association and not short-term gain.
