Sir William Blackwood

Featured Expert

Fine Art & Antiques Authentication Authority

4.99rating

4,200 verifications

35 years experience

Art & Antiques

About

Knighted for his contributions to art preservation, Sir William has 35 years of experience authenticating Old Masters, Impressionist works, and antique furniture. Former director of authentication at Sotheby's London.

Credentials & Certifications

Knight Commander OBE
PhD Art History - Oxford
Former Sotheby's Director

Notable Work

Verified authenticity of recovered Klimt painting
Expert witness in $50M art fraud case

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Pricing

Preliminary Assessment

$1,500 - $3,0001 week

Full Authentication

$5,000 - $15,0002-4 weeks

Expert Testimony

$25,000+As needed

Service Areas

London, UK
Paris, France
New York, USA