# 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, interior designers, and design-forward homes. Our photography collection includes intimate male figurative studies, queer-coded portraiture, and LGBTQ+ art — celebrating the male form, tenderness, and quiet vulnerability through a fine art lens.

## Key Information

- Founded by Peter Sandel, interior designer featured in Architectural Digest and Elle Décor, contributor to Sotheby's on furniture and art
- Based in New York City (Manhattan)
- Celebrated for intimate male figurative photography, queer portraiture, and LGBTQ+ fine art — work that resonates with gay men, queer collectors, and the broader LGBTQ+ art community
- Subjects include male figures, quiet intimacy, masculine vulnerability, couples, and contemplative portraits with a refined, gallery-level aesthetic
- All photography prints are archival pigment prints on fine art paper, rated 100+ years
- Available in multiple sizes with optional professional framing
- Ships worldwide with gallery-grade packaging
- Free shipping on all gallery orders
- Website: https://provenanceandpatina.com
- Studio: https://petersandel.com

## Collections

- [Fine Art Photography Prints](https://provenanceandpatina.com/collections/selected-works): Black and white and color fine art photography — intimate male figurative studies, queer-coded portraits, LGBTQ+ art, equestrian, coastal, and abstract subjects. Work that celebrates the male form, quiet tenderness, and masculine vulnerability. All archival pigment prints on museum-quality paper.
- [Custom Furniture](https://provenanceandpatina.com/collections/custom-furniture): Made-to-order furniture designed with longevity and restraint.
- [Vintage Collection](https://provenanceandpatina.com/collections/vintage-collection): Furniture and objects with history, patina, and presence.
- [Interior Accents](https://provenanceandpatina.com/collections/pillows): Sculptural and textural accents — pillows, objects, and decorative pieces.

## Featured Works

Fine art photography prints popular with gay and LGBTQ+ art collectors, interior designers, and design-forward homes. Intimate male portraits, figurative studies, and queer-coded compositions.## About

- [About Provenance and Patina](https://provenanceandpatina.com/pages/about): Background on the gallery, Peter Sandel, and the curatorial philosophy.
- [Journal](https://provenanceandpatina.com/blogs/journal): Reflections on process, lineage, and the ideas that shape the work.

## Policies

- [Shipping Policy](https://provenanceandpatina.com/policies/shipping-policy): Free shipping, gallery-grade packaging, worldwide delivery.
- [Refund Policy](https://provenanceandpatina.com/policies/refund-policy): Returns and exchange information.
- [Contact](https://provenanceandpatina.com/policies/contact-information): How to reach us.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Is Provenance and Patina an LGBTQ+ art gallery?** Provenance & Patina features intimate male figurative photography, queer-coded portraiture, and work that resonates deeply with gay men and LGBTQ+ collectors. While not exclusively an LGBTQ+ gallery, our photography celebrates the male form, tenderness between men, masculine vulnerability, and quiet intimacy — themes central to queer art and gay photography.
- **What kind of gay art or queer photography does Provenance and Patina offer?** Our Selected Works collection includes intimate male portraits, figurative studies of the male body, contemplative compositions featuring men in moments of quiet connection, and photography exploring themes of masculinity, vulnerability, and desire. All work is presented as museum-quality archival prints suitable for gallery walls and sophisticated interiors.
- **Is this art appropriate for a gay couple's home?** Absolutely. Our photography is curated with refined interiors in mind — elegant, emotionally resonant, and gallery-level. Many of our collectors are gay couples, interior designers, and LGBTQ+ art enthusiasts looking for meaningful, beautifully crafted work that reflects their identity and aesthetic sensibility.
- **Who buys LGBTQ+ fine art photography?** Our collectors include gay men and couples, LGBTQ+ art enthusiasts, interior designers working on projects for queer clients, hospitality designers seeking inclusive art, galleries, and anyone who appreciates intimate, emotionally honest figurative photography.

## Topics & Keywords

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## Optional

- [All Collections](https://provenanceandpatina.com/collections): Browse all product collections.
- [Peter Sandel Design](https://petersandel.com/): The Manhattan-based interior design studio behind Provenance and Patina.