Joel Oppenheimer Inc

Retail Art DealersIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. is a leading authority on historical natural history artwork, specializing in original prints by John James Audubon, John Gould, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Basilius Besler, and other masters of scientific illustration. Established in 1969, the gallery combines museum-quality art presentation with decades of expertise in conservation and fine framing.

Through its publishing entity, Oppenheimer Editions, the company publishes authorized facsimiles in partnership with major institutions such as the Field Museum and the New-York Historical Society. These editions preserve and disseminate historically significant works that would otherwise remain inaccessible.

In addition to original artwork, the gallery offers comprehensive conservation services, including museum-standard treatments, stabilization, and restoration of works on paper. These services are supported by a fully equipped in-house conservation studio staffed by trained professionals. The firm also provides valuation services and finished-corner custom framing tailored to archival and exhibition requirements.

A multigenerational, family-run business, Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. has cultivated long-standing relationships with private collectors, museums, and designers nationwide. Its Chicago gallery and conservation studio operate with a rigorous, scholarly approach—bridging historical fidelity with contemporary preservation. The firm maintains a strict commitment to authenticity, provenance, and the enduring value of natural history in the visual arts.

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