Pierre-Antoine Martenet, certified antique painting expert

Pierre-Antoine Martenet : Your expert in antique paintings  

Pierre-Antoine is a renowned expert in classical painting, who works closely with auction houses, as well as holding a position as expert before the Paris Court of Appeal in his specialty. With solid training and a wealth of professional experience, Pierre-Antoine offers precise, certified estimates on your classic or antique painting bags, whatever the size of the painting, the artist or the technique used.

Pierre-Antoine Martenet's training and experience

Pierre-Antoine Martenet is a renowned expert specializing in the appraisal and valuation of works of art, particularly in the field of old paintings and drawings.

His academic career is prestigious, with studies at the Institut d'Études Supérieures des Arts (IESA) and the École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE) at the Sorbonne.

These institutions provided him with a solid grounding in art history and an in-depth expertise in classical works, particularly early paintings, his area of specialization.

His career began in the auction business, where he held a number of positions at major auction houses such as Drouot and Sotheby's, two major institutions in the art market.

l then moved on to a renowned Parisian gallery, before co-founding Quirinal, an art appraisal firm, in 2015.

Thanks to his years of experience, Pierre-Antoine Martenet has become a regular speaker at prestigious conferences, notably at Drouot Formation and Luxembourg Art Week, while also lecturing in preparatory classes at Versailles.

In addition to his work as an expert at auctions, he collaborates with private collectors and takes part in authentication and art appraisal surveys.

His mastery of techniques and artistic schools, combined with his network of auction houses and art institutions, makes him a reference in the field of old paintings and historical collections.

In addition to his expertise in classical art, Pierre-Antoine Martenet is also interested in manuscripts and historical archives, contributing to the valorization of priceless heritages through various sales and collaborations.

At Auctie's, he appraises your old paintings and drawings. In 2023, he appraised the painting by Burbank which still holds the world record for the artist.

On a day-to-day basis, he works with Auctie's to appraise artists such as Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret, Hippolyte Lazerges and old religious and Dutch school paintings .

Objects to be appraised by Pierre-Antoine Martenet :

• Paintings of the Flemish School (16th and 17th centuries): Works by renowned artists such as Pieter Brueghel the Elder, Théo van Rysselberghe, and Peter Claessens the Elder. This school is particularly prized for its genre scenes, portraits of the nobility and large-scale religious paintings.

The most sought-after pieces are often characterized by meticulous detail and masterful use of light.

• Paintings from the Italian School (Renaissance and Baroque): Works by masters such as Panini, Sassoferrato, and Titian, spanning the Florentine Renaissance and Roman Baroque periods. Paintings depicting mythological or religious themes, as well as commissioned portraits of the influential families of the time, are common examples of this school.

• French school (18th and 19th centuries): With artists such as Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Théodore Géricaultand Gustave Courbetthis school is represented by historical scenes, romantic landscapes and portraits. Pieces from this school also include Neoclassical and Romantic works prized for their technicality and intensity of subject.

• Paintings of the Spanish School (17th century): The Seville and Madrid schools, exemplified by masters such as Diego Velázquez and Diaz de la Pena, are renowned for their royal and religious portraits. Their works feature dramatic compositions, notably court portraits and mystical themes.

• Dutch school (17th century): Drawings by Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer and Frans Hals, famous for their scenes of daily life, bourgeois portraits and light studies. Still lifes and landscapes are also highly prized.

• Orientalist paintings (19th century): Works by artists such as Jean-Léon Gérôme and Eugène Delacroix, depicting exotic scenes, often inspired by travels in North Africa and the Middle East. These paintings, rich in detail and color, are sought after for their exoticism and dynamism.

• Artists of Realism (19th century): Paintings by Jean-François Millet, Honoré Daumier and Gustave Courbet, which depict everyday life, workers and rural landscapes with great veracity. These works are prized for their honesty and implicit social criticism.

• Drawings and preparatory studies (16th to 19th centuries): Sketches and preparatory studies by artists such as Jean-Baptiste Greuze, or Ingres, are extremely rare objects and provide a better understanding of the masters' creative process.

Pierre-Antoine Martenet, thanks to his training in art history and his experience in the field, is competent to appraise all these schools and artistic movements. His expertise makes it possible to distinguish original works from copies and authenticate them, while providing accurate valuations for collectors and auctions.

These objects are masterpieces of antique painting, appreciated for their rarity, exclusivity and technical mastery. Their expert appraisal by Pierre-Antoine Martenet guarantees their authenticity and market value. 

Contact Pierre-Antoine Martenet for your estimates

Whether you own a Géricault drawing, a Burbank painting or any other object related to the field of early painting, Pierre-Antoine Martenet is there to provide you with a reliable and professional estimate. Contact him today to benefit from his expertise.

Thanks to the synergy between Auctie's and Pierre-Antoine, major sales are organized, highlighting early painting and classical art. 

If you're looking for an expert toestimate the value of an old painting, Pierre-Antoine Martenet is the ideal partner, thanks to his vast experience and meticulous approach.