Business Details
Trusted Art Gallery for 19th & 20th Century Masterpieces in Dallas
Roughton Galleries has been a trusted authority in 19th and 20th-century American and European paintings for over 50 years. Founded by Brian Roughton, our gallery combines deep scholarly expertise with a commitment to advancing public understanding of artistic heritage. We specialize in curating high-quality works by renowned artists such as Edouard Leon Cortes, Guy Carleton Wiggins, and Hovsep Pushman. Our services include certified appraisals adhering to USPAP standards, art sales, and the development of virtual catalogue raisonns for authentication. As a certified member of the International Fine Art Appraisers and former board member of the Fine Art Dealers Association, we uphold rigorous ethical and professional standards.Our Dallas-based gallery offers personalized consultations, estate planning guidance, and insurance appraisal services to collectors, museums, and auction houses worldwide. We prioritize client confidentiality and satisfaction, ensuring transparent transactions and meticulous documentation for every artwork. Through decades of research and collaboration with artist estates, we continue to expand our expertise in art authentication and market valuation.
Services
Art Appraisals
Catalogue Raisonns
Art Sales
Authentication Services
Estate Planning
Insurance Appraisals
Consultations
Charitable Donations
Art Authentication
Market Research
Highlights and features
- Certified appraisals meeting USPAP standards
- 50+ years specializing in 19th & 20th-century art
- Developers of authoritative virtual catalogue raisonns
- Direct expertise from gallery president Brian Roughton
- Ethical practices with no conflicts of interest in appraisals
Associations and certifications
- Fine Art Dealers Association (FADA)
- International Fine Art Appraisers (IFAA)
Services
Art Appraisals
Our certified appraisals meet USPAP standards with detailed analysis of provenance, condition, and market value. Each report includes photographs, bibliographic research, and legal documentation for insurance, estate planning, or sales purposes. Brian Roughton personally oversees all evaluations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Catalogue Raisonns
We maintain virtual catalogues for Edouard Leon Cortes, Guy Carleton Wiggins, and Hovsep Pushman. This service involves scholarly review, digital documentation, and issuance of unique identification numbers for authenticated works. Our database enables global access to provenance and market history for collectors and institutions.
Art Sales
We facilitate discreet transactions of 19th and 20th-century paintings with transparent pricing and documentation. Our Dallas gallery serves as a nexus for connecting buyers with authenticated masterpieces while maintaining seller confidentiality. We handle shipping coordination and insurance arrangements for secure transactions.
Consultations
Our consultations provide tailored guidance on art acquisition, collection management, and market trends. Clients receive insights into investment potential, conservation needs, and historical context from Brian Roughton's decades of experience with American and European painting movements.
Estate Planning
We assist executors and heirs in valuing and distributing art assets. Our services include inventory documentation, equitable distribution strategies, and coordination with tax professionals for estate settlements involving significant art holdings.
People
Brian Roughton
President
With over 50 years in the art world, Brian Roughton is a certified appraiser and former FADA board member. He specializes in 19th/20th-century American and European paintings, leading authentication projects for Cortes, Wiggins, and Pushman estates while maintaining strict ethical standards.
Questions
What services does Roughton Galleries offer?
We provide art appraisals, sales, catalogue raisonnés authentication, estate planning guidance, and expert consultations for 19th/20th-century American and European paintings.
How can I get an art appraisal?
Contact us at 214-213-1645 to schedule an appraisal. Our certified appraisals cost $350 and include detailed documentation meeting USPAP standards.
Do you handle international art sales?
Yes, we work with collectors and institutions worldwide through secure shipping arrangements and discreet transactions while maintaining client confidentiality.
What is a catalogue raisonné?
It's a comprehensive, annotated listing of an artist's known works. We maintain virtual catalogues for Cortes, Wiggins, Pushman, and others to authenticate and document provenance.
Are your appraisals certified?
Yes, we are certified by the International Fine Art Appraisers and follow the Appraisal Foundation's Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
