Testimonials
| "When I first saw The Papillon Gallery's stand at the Southampton Boat Show I couldn't help but be drawn in for a closer look by the powerful images. As a lover of the sea, in all its moods, I couldn't believe how effectively they spoke to me. The images go beyond hyper-realisation, conveying an atmosphere and like all good artworks, revealing a story. I have subsequently bought three of Marina's prints from Steve, who has been a pleasure to do business with. He gives a friendly, personal service, delivering the artworks himself and hanging them if required. The quality of the prints is exceptional and Steve does a wonderful job of framing them." Alan, Evesham, Worcs |
| "I just wanted to pop you a message to thank you personally for the flawless service you always provide. |
| "We are delighted with our seascape painting by Marina Syntelis. It is stunning. We purchased this through Steve Burnage at The Papillon Gallery, a delightful person and he delivered it himself, tremendous service. We can highly recommend this gallery." Barry & Penny, Woodbridge, Suffolk |
| "Steve, thank you for bringing Afroessa to our home and installing it. It looks even better in position and we are absolutely delighted with - and almost overwhelmed by the result which is fantastic. Thank you and all the best for the future." Nick & Karen, Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| "I'm absolutely delighted to have found Steve and his website!! What a gentleman and wonderfully excellent art expert who not only helped me with buying the perfect surprise for my husband's 50th birthday gift but hand delivered it to ensure that as a client I was completely happy!! Very caring, very knowledgeable and always prepared to go that extra mile to help his clients!! Thank you so much!" Belinda, Cwmbran, South Wales |
| "We first saw Afroessa at the Southampton boat show and we absolutely loved the paintings by Marina Syntelis, they were completely eye catching and evocative. We purchased Afroessa a week or so after the boat show and added the deluxe frame to the picture also, which makes the picture very impactful. Steve hand delivered the picture to us once it was ready and made the whole experience of its arrival very enjoyable. He also, very kindly offered to help hang the picture, which was a lovely and unexpected touch. His passion for art and in particular Marina Syntelis' art is so plain to see. We are incredibly grateful to him for the ease and helpfulness with our purchase. The picture looks absolutely stunning! We wanted a statement piece for our kitchen and this picture is certainly that, it is a real eye catcher every time we walk into the room. Steve was great throughout, from the first time we met him at the boat show, right up until the delivery of the picture , it makes such a difference having a great experience throughout the whole purchasing process. Thank you so much" Victoria & Shaun, Wimbledon Chase, London |
| "Dear Steve. It was very good to meet you recently - and I still cannot get over your kindness in bringing the Wren-man table all the way up to Anglesey! You would not recognise the library: you would not have to climb over boxes to help me with the table anymore. Looking forward to exploring our mutual interest in Mousey furniture again! Peace and all good." David, Anglesey, North Wales. |
| "Dear Steve, thanks very much for the kind words. We also enjoyed meeting you and having a chin wag! That's been a long day for you so thank you for that and the quick service. The Mouseman chairs look better in real life than the photos and we are delighted with them. If you are ever up this way, do call by. All the best." John, Lisa and family, Hovingham, Yorkshire. |
| "Dear Steve. Thank you so much for this fabulous watercolour which arrived safely. It's even better than we had hoped and now has pride of place in our living room. I have attached a photo so you can see it in situ! It's been an absolute pleasure and I wont hesitate to recommend you. Best wishes and stay safe." Liz, Truro, Cornwall. |
| "Really pleasant and smooth transaction. Steve is a great guy to deal with." David, Newmarket, Suffolk. |
| "Hi Steve, a quick note of thanks and appreciation for a wonderful transaction. The painting was packed in a most professional way and came in 2 days. It met all our expectations and more. Warm regards." Jasmine, New York, U.S.A. |
| "Marvellous customer service from Steve Burnage's Papillon Gallery. Having seen a painting I have wanted for 25 years on Steve's Papillon Gallery website on New Years Eve, I rang him rather tentatively first thing on New Years Day and found him really friendly and helpful. Steve arranged to deliver the painting to us himself so that we could see it in our own home before making a final decision and, within a few days of my phone call, he arrived with the painting and it was absolutely perfect. I can highly recommend the Papillon Gallery and the incredibly friendly and helpful service that is Steve. I have made a new friend and he delivered a painting that makes my heart sing. Thank you Steve." , Sandi, Blakesley, Northants |
| "Ocassus is beautiful, stunning. It literally took my breath away when I saw it for the first time. Marina Syntelis is truly talented and we are delighted to have this in our living room - and we are so pleased to have had the good fortune to have met you at the Art Exhibition in London last year when we bought the David Smith painting and you had just seen Marina's work for the first time on LinkedIn! Thank you so much for bringing the painting to us - fabulous, personalised service and it is framed perfectly. Thank you Steve'." Crystal, Mark Cross, Sussex. |
| "Thank you very much for the Mouseman furniture we purchased from you. A great experience to do business with you. 5 Star Service!" Anita & Tony, Selby, Yorkshire. |
| "Hi Steve. Painting received and it's beautiful. So well packaged too! Thank you so much." Dominic, Lincoln, Lincs. |
| "Thank you very much for bringing the painting round. We love it. It was good of you to come out of your way to deliver it and thank you again for holding onto it for us. It's been a pleasure dealing with you and hopefully we can do more business in the future". Stephan and Sue, Camberley, Surrey. |
| "Painting is fantastic and looks perfect in dining room. Frame is beautiful. I keep checking your website. Best wishes and hopefully meet up at future events." Stephen, Bolton, Lancs |
| "Steve, we are so pleased with our paintings along with your service and attention to detail regarding our requests to re-frame and better quality glass. Nothing was too much trouble. Many thanks" Lynda and Geoff, Stockport, Greater Manchester |
| "Dear Steve, The Wilfred Jenkins painting which I purchased at the Art Fair in London is on the wall and being enjoyed" Ranald, Brighton, Sussex |
| "This is a very special thank you post for Steve Burnage@thepapillon.gallery. He is more than an art dealer. He is a genuine art lover, driven by his passion and following his heart. I'm so grateful our paths have crossed and that this work of mine is part of his beautiful collection" Marina Syntelis, Hyper Realism Artist, Athens, Greece |
| "Firstly, thank you Steve for taking the time discussing the various framing options with my interior designer Rebecca. Your attention to detail from the start through to hanging the pictures has been truly commendable. Your advice and guidance, much appreciated. Secondly, look forward to seeing the other canvases framed...Challenge number 2!! All the very best as an exhibitor at the Winter Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia." Denise and Paul, Quendon, Essex |
| "From the moment I chatted with Steve, it was evident that he is a very sensitive and perceptive person who can see the depth and hidden meanings that hide in a piece of art. He sees art as something beyond just an investment and his passion for it sets him apart as an art dealer. We share something in common - both of us reinvented ourselves and got into art not too long ago but are moving forward by leaps and bounds purely because of our passion for it. I wish him all the very best." Sheeba Khan, multi-award abstract artist, Dubai |
| "Jackie and I are so pleased that you were able to find and reframe a Henderson Cisz limited edition, signed and embellished Venice artwork 'Crossing the Grand Canal'. To change it from a standard frame into a 'boxed canvas floating picture' lookalike as per our instructions to match a Henderson original we already have was amazing. The fact that both frames look exactly the same is a testament to the quality of your workmanship. It was also refreshing to discuss our requirements with someone who showed a real interest in what we were after and your enthusiasm to exceed our expectations for a pleasing cost. Also to meet you when you personally delivered it, it seemed like we had known you for years. Thanks again." Terry and Jackie, Newton Abbot, Devon. |
| "Hi Steve. Thank you so much, we are over the moon with our beautiful pictures. We love them :)." Allison, Sheering, Essex. |
| "It was a real pleasure to buy some interesting David Carr paintings from Steve Burnage at The Papillon Gallery. Steve is an ecletic and knowledgeable art dealer who is truly interested in his clients." Antoine, Orpington, Kent. |