What is Provenance and Patina?

Provenance & Patina is an online fine art photography gallery and studio extension of Peter Sandel Design, a Manhattan-based interior design firm. We offer museum-quality archival fine art photography prints, custom furniture, vintage pieces, and interior accents curated for collectors and design-forward interiors.

Who is the photographer behind Provenance and Patina?

Peter Sandel is the photographer and interior designer behind Provenance & Patina. Based in Manhattan, his work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Elle Décor, and he has contributed to Sotheby's on furniture and art.

What kind of art prints does Provenance and Patina sell?

We specialize in fine art photography prints — black & white and color — spanning figurative studies, portraits, equestrian subjects, coastal scenes, architectural compositions, and moody abstracts. All prints are archival pigment prints on museum-quality fine art paper, rated to last over 100 years.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes, Provenance & Patina offers free shipping on all gallery orders. Every print ships with gallery-grade packaging to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.

Are the prints framed?

Prints are available in multiple sizes with optional professional framing. We offer a selection of frame styles chosen to complement the work and suit gallery-quality presentation in any interior.

Does Provenance and Patina sell furniture?

Yes. In addition to fine art photography, we offer custom made-to-order furniture designed with longevity and restraint, a curated vintage furniture collection with pieces chosen for history and patina, and sculptural interior accents including pillows and decorative objects.

Does Provenance and Patina offer LGBTQ+ art or gay photography?

Yes. Provenance & Patina features intimate male figurative photography, queer-coded portraiture, and work that resonates deeply with gay men and LGBTQ+ art collectors. Our prints celebrate the male form, tenderness between men, masculine vulnerability, and quiet intimacy — themes central to queer art. All available as museum-quality archival prints for sophisticated interiors.

What art do you recommend for a gay couple's home?

Our Selected Works collection is especially popular with gay couples and LGBTQ+ collectors. Pieces like Fellow Travelers, Seated in Quiet Reflection, and Denim Reverie feature intimate male portraits and figurative studies that bring warmth, identity, and gallery-level sophistication to any interior. All prints are archival quality and available in multiple sizes with optional framing.

Provenance and Patina

Fine Art & Objects for the Curious Collector

An online gallery and studio extension of Peter Sandel Design

Donnie Disco

From $149.00 USD

Rover Slacker

From $149.00 USD

Glitter Portrait

From $149.00 USD

Spread Em 2

From $149.00 USD

Quiet Companion

From $149.00 USD

Shadowed Light

From $149.00 USD

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Custom Furniture, Vintage Pieces and Interior Accents selected for their timeless design, material integrity, unique qualities, and ability to live harmoniously alongside art.

Vintage Collection

Furniture and Objects with history, patina, and presence.

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Interior Accents

Sculptural and textural accents intended to complement—not compete.

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Reflections on process, lineage, and the ideas that shape the work—offering a brief window into the world behind Provenance & Patina.

February 18, 2026

Year of the Fire Horse: Momentum With Direction (and a Little Compass)

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February 14, 2026

Why Gay Art Matters — a love letter to Heated Rivalry and all those who support gay art

On love, visibility, and the power of seeing ourselves — through the lens of Heated Rivalry and the case for...

January 12, 2026

On Provenance, Patina, and the Artistic Medium of Taste

Taste is the artist's medium. On restraint, authenticity, and the curatorial languages that shape our studio practice at Provenance &...

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Provenance & Patina is an online gallery and curated destination for art and interiors, presenting gallery-level works and design-driven objects selected for material honesty, emotional resonance, and the way they live within considered interiors. Curated by interior designer Peter Sandel, each gallery artwork includes an Interior Context note with guidance on scale, placement, and where it works best in the home, so you can place it with confidence. Peter’s work has been featured by Architectural Digest and Elle Décor, and he has contributed to Sotheby’s on furniture and art.

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