Berenson has already declared it to be by Titian, but Duveen would like him to change his mind and attribute it to Giorgione, and so increase its value considerably.

Other art critics have already decided it is a Giorgione, but Berenson, whose reputation is pre-eminent, refuses to change his mind.

It was directed by Harold Pinter with the following cast: The Daily Telegraph wrote "In the final analysis, the piece is less illuminating about art, less touching in its account of human love, than one might have hoped";[2] The Guardian concluded "the play belongs to its two male leads and when they are on stage you forgive Gray's elegant meanderings";[3] Variety wrote "the old masters involved in “The Old Masters” — from Gray to director Harold Pinter, the two marking their ninth collaboration, and on to co-star Edward Fox — aren’t in sustainedly peak form";[4] whereas The Independent called it "shrewd, beautifully articulated drama...

"[5] In June 2010 a US production of the play was announced, starring Brian Murray and Sam Waterston.

It was due to run at the Long Wharf Theatre from 19 January to 13 February 2011, before moving to New York.