How do I care for antique gilt frames?

Keep giltwood frames away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent the gesso and gold leaf from cracking or flaking. Dust the carved surfaces gently with a dry, soft brush rather than using liquid cleaners. Avoid touching the gold leaf directly with bare hands, as natural oils can damage the delicate metallic surface over time. Stable indoor environments preserve the underlying wood and the brilliance of the gilding.

What periods do these artworks cover?

The pieces span from the seventeenth century through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, capturing shifting artistic styles from Baroque to Victorian and Edwardian. Early works frequently depict seventeenth-century subjects in dark embroidered doublets, while later examples include nineteenth-century landscapes and marine portraits. Each era employs distinct framing conventions and painting techniques.

How were oil paintings mounted?

Artists typically stretched canvas over wooden frames or painted directly onto prepared wooden panels before securing the work inside heavy decorative borders. These supports maintained tension across the painted surface to prevent warping. Many works retain their original or period-appropriate gilt frames, which were constructed specifically to complement the scale and palette of the central painting.

Can I hang these paintings in bright rooms?

Oil paintings on canvas and wood tolerate ambient light well, but direct exposure to intense sunlight causes pigments to fade and varnish to yellow. Position the art away from direct rays to protect the integrity of the oil paint. Temperature fluctuations near radiators or fireplaces should also be avoided, as heat causes wood panels and canvas stretchers to expand and contract, risking damage to the paint layer.

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Antique gold wall art brings together centuries of painted portraits, landscapes and mirrors framed in giltwood to catch the light.

Portrait of Judith Morice C.1730, by Enoch Seeman.

18th century

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Portrait of Judith Morice C.1730, by Enoch Seeman.

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£6,950

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Genre Oil Painting of a Woman Spinning Wool in a Cottage by Jonathan Pratt

19th century

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Genre Oil Painting of a Woman Spinning Wool in a Cottage by Jonathan Pratt

From Benton Fine Art

£3,900

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Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plaques Signed J Stinton

1900 - 1920

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Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plaques Signed J Stinton

From Valerie Main Ltd

£5,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Italian Landscape Oil Painting Guido Agostini 19thc

19th century

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Antique Italian Landscape Oil Painting Guido Agostini 19thc

From Regent Antiques

£1,875

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Frederick Underhill. "Going to Church". Large Oil Painting Landscape.

19th century

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Frederick Underhill. "Going to Church". Large Oil Painting Landscape.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£2,450

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19th century

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19th Century Portrait of a Young Woman Oil on Canvas

From Country House Fine Art

£2,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

1900 - 1920

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Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£1,300

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th C. Landscape 'The Threatening Storm' - Oil Painting

19th century

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19th C. Landscape 'The Threatening Storm' - Oil Painting

From The Collector Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Frank Dadd Ri. "A Health to the Squire". Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

1900 - 1920

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Frank Dadd Ri. "A Health to the Squire". Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£650

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Portrait of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau-dietz, C.1630-35; After Wybrand De Geest.

17th century

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Portrait of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau-dietz, C.1630-35; After Wybrand De Geest.

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£8,950

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Listings feature oil paintings, engravings and trumeau mirrors spanning the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, utilising canvas, wood, paper and gold leaf.

Pair of Oriental Paintings, Oil on Board by Richard Wilson

18th century

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Pair of Oriental Paintings, Oil on Board by Richard Wilson

From H & H Gallery

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

19th century

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Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

From M Lees and Sons

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Seascape Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by a Dutch Shore by Pieter Cornelis Dommersen

19th century

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Seascape Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by a Dutch Shore by Pieter Cornelis Dommersen

From Benton Fine Art

£8,950

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Framed Oil on Canvas - Cattle Grazing on Riverbank, by Thomas E Francis

1900 - 1920

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Framed Oil on Canvas - Cattle Grazing on Riverbank, by Thomas E Francis

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£1,250

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James G. Faulds. "Scottish Fisher Folk". Marine Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920

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James G. Faulds. "Scottish Fisher Folk". Marine Oil Painting.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£2,250

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18th century

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Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, Later Mrs Osbaldeston,

From Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

£8,950

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Antique Gold Wall Art

Portrait of Judith Morice C.1730, by Enoch Seeman.

Genre Oil Painting of a Woman Spinning Wool in a Cottage by Jonathan Pratt

Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plaques Signed J Stinton

Antique Italian Landscape Oil Painting Guido Agostini 19thc

Frederick Underhill. "Going to Church". Large Oil Painting Landscape.

19th Century Portrait of a Young Woman Oil on Canvas

Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

19th C. Landscape 'The Threatening Storm' - Oil Painting

Frank Dadd Ri. "A Health to the Squire". Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

Portrait of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau-dietz, C.1630-35; After Wybrand De Geest.

Pair of Oriental Paintings, Oil on Board by Richard Wilson

Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

Seascape Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by a Dutch Shore by Pieter Cornelis Dommersen

Framed Oil on Canvas - Cattle Grazing on Riverbank, by Thomas E Francis

James G. Faulds. "Scottish Fisher Folk". Marine Oil Painting.

Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, Later Mrs Osbaldeston,

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