The Art Detectives
Art historians examine some of the lesser known works among Britain's largest collections. The look for lost masterpieces and examine the history and lineage of each piece from creation to collection.
- 2017-2022
- 5 seasons
- Acorn TV
- Documentary, Reality
Art historians examine some of the lesser known works among Britain's largest collections. The look for lost masterpieces and examine the history and lineage of each piece from creation to collection.
Season 5 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
Brighton
Fri, Jan 1, 2021 58 mins
The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery has two religious paintings which Bendor believes could have better attributions than assumed, and also would benefit from restorations.
Episode 2
Tatton Park
56 mins
At Tatton Park in Cheshire, Bendor wants to investigate a 16th-century portrait in very poor condition in hope that that it might be the work of Parmigianino an Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker.
Episode 3
Glasgow
59 mins
Bendor believes an unfinished work or preparatory study in the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre may have been painted by Sir Joshua Reynold but the materials used will prevent a full restoration, also unverified is the sitter,