Provenance Researcher and Art Historian. Specializes in art law, auction market analysis, and the authentication of pre-20th-century European and Antiquities markets. Former auction house specialist with a PhD in Art History.
Beatrice Caldwell is a forensic art historian who investigates the ownership history of objects to ensure legal title and authenticity. With a background working for top-tier London auction houses, she is an expert in spotting forgeries, navigating export license regulations, and tracing artifacts through the problematic 1933-1945 gap. She also analyzes market trends, advising collectors on investment value between different historical periods like Roman glass versus Egyptian faience. Her writing is tailored for serious collectors, dealers, and historians who must navigate the opaque and high-stakes legal landscape of the international art market.