How do I care for an antique oil painting?

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to protect both the canvas and the wooden support from warping or cracking. Dust the surface very gently with a dry, soft brush without applying pressure. Avoid using any household cleaning liquids, water, or chemical sprays on the painted surface or the surround. Professional conservation is recommended if the canvas requires cleaning or structural repair.

Are these paintings in their original frames?

Many works retain their period surrounds, which are often constructed from giltwood or painted wood appropriate to the date of the artwork. These housings developed alongside the picture and share a similar history of age and wear. Some pieces have been rehoused over the centuries to suit changing interior tastes or to provide better structural protection. Checking the reverse of the piece often reveals clues about the longevity of the pairing.

How can I tell the period of a painting?

Stylistic clues such as costume, hairstyle, and portrait pose offer immediate indications of the decade or century in which the work was created. The materials used for the backing, stretcher bars, and fixings also provide reliable dating evidence. Signatures, inscriptions, and labels attached to the reverse help confirm the artist and the approximate date of execution. Comparing the technique to documented examples from the same school narrows down the timeline further.

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An antique framed painting brings centuries of artistic heritage into a room, offering a tangible link to past portraiture, landscapes, and narrative scenes.

Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

1900 - 1920

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Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£750

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19th century

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English School 19th Century portrait of Lord Randolph Henry Spencer-churchill (1849 – 1895)

From Artware Fineart

£1,500

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Seascape Oil Painting of Penzance Harbour by William Edward Webb

1900 - 1920

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Seascape Oil Painting of Penzance Harbour by William Edward Webb

From Benton Fine Art

£8,200

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Still Life Flowers,wallflowers, by Owen Bowen, Watercolour

1900 - 1920

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Still Life Flowers,wallflowers, by Owen Bowen, Watercolour

From Country House Fine Art

£795

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19th century

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Portrait 19th Century Circle of Sir Henry Raeburn,of Sir Charles Forbes of Edinglassie.

From Country House Fine Art

£2,200

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James William Booth "Thorpe's Farm, Scalby" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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James William Booth "Thorpe's Farm, Scalby" Oil Painting

From McTague of Harrogate

£975

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19th century

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A 19th Century Viennese Enamel Wall Plaque

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,800

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19th century

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Pair of Early 19th Century Paintings

From Martlesham Antiques

£1,280

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Portrait of a Young Boy 1692; Follower of Largilliere.

17th century

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Portrait of a Young Boy 1692; Follower of Largilliere.

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£4,950

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Henry Hoppner Meyer, 1780 - 1847
Portrait of Lt General Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin, Gch Kcb Frs Frgs (1772-1841)

19th century

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Henry Hoppner Meyer, 1780 - 1847 Portrait of Lt General Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin, Gch Kcb Frs Frgs (1772-1841)

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£8,000

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Several portraits capture subjects holding unexpected companions, from baskets of apples and pet birds to racing pigeons and architectural blueprints.