Since its began 26 years ago, the fair has been known as the most comprehensive place to see old master paintings.

"But I wouldn't want holes in an old master painting."

It is a current record for an Old Master painting.

The illustrations she produced for the book were based on copies of old master paintings.

A rather good, if dirty, copy of a master painting hung over the huge, comfortable bed.

"It was the most wonderful work of art," says the specialist in old master paintings and drawings.

Phillips has about 800 sales a year, offering everything from old master paintings to posters.

The collection of old master paintings is doublessly among the most important in France.

That Rubens, from 1609-11, brought $76.7 million, an auction record for an old master painting.

This gallery's show of old master paintings includes two stand-outs.