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theophanos

online art gallery

Theophanos is an online art gallery offering antiques, artwork, signed crafts and design pieces. We offer our clients an esthetic experience through the works presented.

THE THEOPHANOS GALLERY OFFERS A WIDE SELECTION OF ANCIENT AND MODERN WORKS OF ART FROM VARIOUS CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, RANGING FROM CLASSICAL PAINTINGS TO ANTIQUE DECORATIVE OBJECTS, SCULPTURES AND CERAMICS. EACH PIECE IS CAREFULLY SELECTED FOR ITS ESTHETICS AND HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE ABLE TO OFFER OUR CUSTOMERS ITEMS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.

Our gallery selling ancient objet d’art and paintings is a place where art and history come together to offer a unique, unforgettable experience. Visit our collection of fascinating artworks and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of each piece.

Theophanos the enlightened gentleman

EMBODYING THE SPIRIT OF OUR GALLERY, THE CHARACTER OF THEOPHANOS REPRESENTS THE ECLECTIC AND REFINED TASTE OF THE ENLIGHTENED ESTHETES TO WHOM OUR GALLERY IS ADDRESSED.

Let us introduce you to Theophanos, our inspiring muse who embodies the enlightened taste and the spirit of our customers.

Theophanos is the gentleman of modern times, a man of letters and culture. His curiosity and refinement lead him to take an interest in all areas from Ancient Greece to Hokusai’s Manga. His love for art and history makes him a valuable guide in our artistic universe. Like Sherlock Holmes, he builds bridges between customers and works of art, their styles and their era.

Theophanos is motivated by an inexhaustible passion for art in all its forms. From classical painting to sculptures and Art Nouveau ceramics, he explores the world in search of artistic treasures to share with our customers. His keen eye distinguishes the true masterpiece from the simple object, and his in-depth knowledge of art history allows him to decipher the message of each piece.
Works of art express your personality. Whether you are an experienced collector or a passionate novice, Theophanos will help you discover exceptional pieces reflecting your own esthetic sensibility.

objects have a history

let us tell you their story

THEOPHANOS CHOOSES EACH OBJECT ABOVE ALL FOR ITS REAL AND SUGGESTIVE VALUE, AS WELL AS FOR THE EMOTIONAL CHARGE IT CONVEYS. MOST OF THE ARTISTS REPRESENTED BY THEOPHANOS ARE LISTED IN THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSEUMS. OUR AMBITION IS TO PUT THE WORKS IN THEIR HISTORICAL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT.

Our gallery is also dedicated to researching and exploring the history of each work, in order to offer a complete, immersive experience to our customers. We offer detailed information about the origin, artistic movements and cultural significance of each piece, as well as about the artists who created it. We believe that this in-depth knowledge and understanding add an inestimable value to each work of art and help collectors make informed decisions when purchasing an item.

our team

THEOPHANOS IS THE MEETING OF TWO LOVERS OF ART, HISTORY AND MYSTERY

Jean-Marie Candelier
& stephane Ros

jean-Marie Candelier

COLLECTOR, ART AND ANTIQUE DEALER

Passionate about philosophy and the history of schools of thought, he is particularly interested in the expression of civilizations through their artistic and manufacturing production which expresses their representation of the world. He creates artworks that express the burial of man in a technical world.

Stéphane Ros

HISTORIAN of Art, ÉCOLE DU LOUVRE

A graduate of the École du Louvre, he is interested in iconography, the message conveyed by the works of art. He likes to decipher the works, to search for their origin, their primary vocation.
He is interested in the history of food and utensils and has contributed to a book on the history of fermented food: Au cœur de la fermentation, published by Flammarion.
He is also a lecturer at the Catholic University of Lille.

our team is also :

ALL THE SPECIALISTS WE WORK WITH: FROM TRANSLATION TO RESTORATION OF WORKS, AS WELL AS THE CREATION OF ORIGINAL WORKS...

It may happen that some works are marked by time and that their beauty is toned down. Sometimes, for other objects such as some collectibles, their function or purpose has been forgotten. Our goal is to restore them to their former glory but also to make them last beyond the ages, that’s why we work with experts, translators, restorers and specialized craftsmen. These many specialists are able to highlight and preserve our works of art.

our method

A SHARED DEMANDED LEVEL IN ORDER TO OFFER AN ITEM AS PERFECT AS POSSIBLE

finding a work of art

UNEARTHING WORKS BY RENOWNED MASTERS

GIVING THE WORK ITS HISTORY BACK

IDENTIFYING, AUTHENTICATING, UNDERSTANDING THE MESSAGE EXPRESSED BY THE WORK

RESTORING THE SPLENDOR

THE WORKS ARE RESTORED BY EXPERTS OF PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION

PROPPER FRAMING

ON REQUEST, ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES, YOUR WORK IS HIGHLIGHTED BY YOUR FAVORITE ACCESSORY (FRAME, PLINTH, STAND…)

CAREFULLY PACKAGED

PACKAGING ENSURES SAFE TRANSPORT TO YOUR DOOR

CAREFUL DELIVERY

OUR TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS DELIVER WORLDWIDE. THEY GUARANTEE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF THE WORKS

FORGOTTEN THEN FINDING THEIR ORIGINAL SPLENDOR:

WE INTRODUCE THEM TO THEIR NEW OWNERS, SHIP THEM ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH CARE, WITH ALL THE PRECAUTIONS THAT AN EXCEPTIONAL ITEM DESERVES

We believe that each object has a unique story to tell and that it is important to understand the origins and cultural meanings of the works to fully appreciate their beauty. That’s why our gallery selling ancient art objects and paintings is a place where art and history come together to offer a unique, unforgettable experience.

Come and find out about our collection of unique, fascinating items and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of each piece.