Howard Behrens Limited Editions & Originals

Universally celebrated as the "Monet of the Palette Knife," American master Howard Behrens (1933–2014) revolutionized modern romantic impressionism through his sculpted impasto technique. Holding a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Maryland, Behrens abandoned traditional brushes in favor of the palette knife, layering thick, three-dimensional peaks of oil paint to capture shimmering sunlight and architectural textures. Herndon Fine Art specializes in acquiring and evaluating original Howard Behrens oil on canvas paintings, hand-embellished canvas giclées, and limited edition serigraphs. Every piece in our gallery inventory undergoes thorough condition inspection to verify impasto peak preservation, canvas stability, and signature authenticity.

Famous for his sun-drenched compositions of Bellagio, Lake Como, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and the French Riviera—including masterworks like Intrinsic Design—Howard Behrens artwork holds an enduring place in premier global collections. Selected as an official artist for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Behrens captured the romance of European travel with unprecedented light and energy. Sourcing directly through established private estates and trusted collector partnerships, we provide serious collectors access to lifetime hand-signed original canvases, rare hand-embellished publisher proofs, and archival-framed works with verified provenance.

Evaluating Howard Behrens original oils and limited-edition giclées on the secondary market requires meticulous technical inspection of varnish integrity, impasto peak preservation, and hand-embellishment quality. Because heavy paint peaks can be vulnerable to cracking, yellowing varnish, or impact damage if improperly stored, verifying surface conservation is essential to maintaining value. Herndon Fine Art assists collectors in distinguishing genuine hand-embellished canvas works from flat commercial reproductions, inspecting original publisher Certificates of Authenticity (COAs), and assessing long-term archival stability. We deliver clear, transparent guidance to ensure every fine art acquisition is documented and secure.

Whether you are looking to acquire an iconic Howard Behrens Italian lake scene or coastal Mediterranean canvas, add a hand-embellished original to your collection, or discuss options for consigning an authenticated piece, Herndon Fine Art provides personal, experienced guidance. Browse our active available inventory below or contact our gallery directly by phone to discuss private sales, estate acquisitions, and current market valuations.

Howard Behrens Fine Art

Every client has different motivations for selling and as such we don't offer pricing on the pieces clients sell

If you are looking for the value of your limited edition artwork -- we have a $50 charge for certificates of value if you provide the title, the number of your piece, and an image of your artwork. Original one-of-a-kind pieces require a formal appraisal. Please see our Appraisal Services page.

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