FAQ

1. Who typically commissions your portraits?
Private collectors, family offices, luxury brands, cultural institutions, and public figures seeking exclusive, generational artworks.

2. How many commissions are accepted per year?
NINE, to guarantee meticulous attention, quality, and exclusivity.

3. What portrait formats are available?
Face & Shoulders, Half-Length, Full-Length, Double & Family Portraits, all executed with museum-grade materials.

4. What is included in a commission?
Consultation, concept sketches, live or photographic sittings, painting with archival oils, and worldwide delivery with installation support.

5. How long does a commission take?
Most portraits are completed in 6–12 weeks, depending on scale and complexity.

6. How is pricing handled?
Pricing is provided privately after consultation to ensure a bespoke proposal reflecting the commission’s scale, complexity, and bespoke elements.

7. Can commissions be done remotely?
Yes. Curated photographic sessions combined with virtual consultations allow international clients to achieve the same level of fidelity as live sittings.

8. How is privacy maintained?
Discretion is paramount. All commissions are handled confidentially, with optional anonymity in public presentations or documentation.

9. Why commission Thibault Barrère?

Classical European technique adapted for contemporary relevance
Museum-grade craftsmanship with archival materials
Limited annual commissions for exclusivity
Portraits designed as generational heirlooms
International experience with collectors, institutions, and private clients