Peter Paul Biro
Forensic Studies in Art

   

Understanding how artists’ materials were made and used throughout the centuries is fundamental to answering questions related to dating, authorship, and in the confirmation or rejection of authenticity. We approach these issues with a lifetime of experience.

We are well known for our application of time-tested forensic techniques, and for our expertise in art conservation. Our research efforts, collaborations with scholars, experts, and technical specialists across many disciplines have resulted in acclaimed discoveries over the years. Some of these have been reviewed in the international media and presented in peer reviewed journals and lectures. The roster of our clientele extends from museums to private collectors.

These pages aim to provide a window into the methods and tools we use in our investigations.

Please feel free to contact us with your projects and questions.

Winsor & Newton oil paint tubes and unused linseed oil from the late 1800s
 
Winsor & Newton oil paint tubes and an unopened flask of linseed oil, late 1800s

Biro Collection of Historical Pigments