About BUAT FINE ART gallery

BUAT FINE ART is a Barcelona-based gallery dedicated to European fine art from the 16th to the 20th century.

Our gallery focuses on works of artistic, historical, and cultural significance, with particular attention to attribution, provenance, condition, and scholarly interpretation. We provide each acquired work with careful research, professional presentation, and a certificate of authenticity.

The name BUAT derives from a Scots word associated with a hand lantern and, in related usage, with the moon. For us, this image of light is more than an etymology: it is a metaphor for the role of art itself.

A lantern gives direction in the dark. The moon illuminates quietly, poetically, and mysteriously. In the same way, art allows us to see beyond the surface of everyday life — revealing beauty, memory, knowledge, and inner depth.

BUAT FINE ART was created as a space where historical artworks are not only collected and exhibited, but also carefully researched, contextualised, and brought into renewed cultural visibility. We believe that a gallery should act as a beacon: guiding viewers, collectors, and institutions toward works of genuine artistic, historical, and emotional value.

For us, BUAT means light — the light of art, knowledge, and contemplation.

Postage and Packing

All of our paintings are professionally packaged to ensure they reach you in pristine condition. Orders are sent using a fully insured courier service and are usually delivered within one week.

Our guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity

Every item we sell, a signed photo certificate authenticity is issued with every painting. Each certificate guarantees the painting is as described. 

We use the same cataloguing terms as most major auction houses, the terms that appear in the listing are also used on the certificates of authenticity. 

The cataloguing terms that we use have the following meanings:

Artist

• where the bold text which forms the listing's heading reads "by ..." and is followed by the artist's full name (or the artist's initials, if his full name is unrecorded), the work is in our opinion by the artist; 
• where the expression "attributed to ..." is used, the work is in our opinion possibly a work by the artist, in whole or in part; 
• where the expression "circle of" is used, the work is in our opinion a work of the period of the artist and showing his influence or by his a pupil; 
• where the expression "follower of" is used, the work is in our opinion a work executed in the artist's style but not necessarily by a pupil; 
• where the expression "manner of" is used, the work is in our opinion a work executed in the artist's style but of a later date; 
• where the term "after" is used, the work is in our opinion a copy (of any date) of a work by the artist. 

Signature

• where the term "signed ..." is used in our opinion the work has been signed by the artist, 
• where the term "with signature ..." or "bears signature ..." is used in our opinion the signature is by a hand othe

We understand that the majority of people purchasing art from BUAT FINE ART will not have the opportunity to examine it in the flesh priory to buying.  We do our best to provide accurate high quality photographs and a detailed and accurate description for each painting that we sell however if you are not pleased with your purchase then you are welcome to return it for a full refund within 14 days of receiving it. 

You can always contact us for any return question at support@buat.es.