Galleria la Bocchella

Our specialization in the field of old master paintings begins with a genuine passion that began more than thirty years ago and matured through careful specialist studies, frequenting authoritative art historians, libraries, photographic archives, important national and international museums and skilled restorers. The specific subject of our studies was the analysis of the works of Flemish, Dutch, French and Italian painters and the study of their workshops between the 15th and 18th centuries, a work we still carry out today with diligence and precision.
And it is precisely from this passion that Galleria la Bocchella was born, where the desire to buy and sell increasingly high quality works develops to satisfy clients and collectors with refined taste and increasingly demanding, therefore we focus our attention exclusively on high-quality paintings that can maintain their value over time.
We consider the paintings in our gallery as personal acquisitions, but we are happy to resell them to collectors who can enrich their collections or to lovers of ancient art who wish to embellish their homes. This is our sales philosophy, rooted in the commerce of times gone by, when study and passion were valued and came before profit.
Every painting we put up for sale in our gallery has passed the filter of our personal taste and our technical rigor. If we feel a work isn't good enough for our gallery, it won't be good enough for one of our customers either. Our goal is for our clients to always be satisfied with their purchase.
The Gallery is founded on the belief that customers are our top priority, and as a result, most of our clients have developed prestigious collections over time. Our energies are directed towards the continuous research and study of high-quality ancient paintings, which are sold accompanied by a detailed description of the artist's work and a comparison with other paintings by the same artist, thus confirming the correct attribution of the work being sold.
We consider antique paintings not as merchandise but as pieces of history that enhance a private space. This approach creates an unbreakable bond of trust with our clients and the collectors who purchase from us.
Having the privilege of owning works of ancient art of great quality, created in distant historical periods of past centuries, gives those who own them a feeling of pride and great satisfaction. We, who trade in them, also consider ourselves temporary custodians of our old master paintings, knowing that in the past, they have been cared for and loved by many other collectors, who, like us, desired and owned them.

We look forward to earning your trust and providing you with the best service in the industry, including the study and appraisal of works you already own.