Old Master & 19th Century Paintings

Coram James values Old Master and 19th century paintings, drawings and watercolours for insurance, probate, family division, sale and litigation.

Old Master and 19th century pictures require careful judgement of attribution, condition and provenance. Each work is examined in person by a specialist with long experience of the London market, and assessed against the most relevant sale evidence.

Our Specialists

Our Old Master specialist was formerly Head of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings at Dreweatts and Bloomsbury Auctions and a Senior Specialist at Bonhams. He is supported by colleagues formerly of Christie’s and Sotheby’s.

What We Value

  • Italian, Dutch, Flemish, Spanish and French Old Master paintings
  • British portraiture, sporting and marine pictures
  • 19th century European and Victorian paintings
  • Old Master drawings and watercolours
  • Frames of significance

Collections and Estates

We regularly value pictures as part of wider collections and country house contents, ensuring each work is assessed by the appropriate specialist and presented in a single, consistent report.

To discuss a painting or collection, please contact Robert Coram James on 020 7305 7360 or at info@coramjames.com.