Return to the Marque

Imagine that when Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures) sold at auction for $90.3 million in 2018, the buyer also received the phone number of its revered painter, David Hockney, in case the time came for a touch-up. After all, what better way to maintain the canvas’s pristine condition while still preserving its authenticity?

Although exceedingly rare in the world of fine art, this concept is very real in the sphere of collectible automobiles, where vehicles can sell for eight figures. It’s no wonder that premier automakers are increasingly offering in-house restoration instead