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.

Art Deco Coat Hooks Shield Shaped Gold and Silver Metal

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Coat Hooks Shield Shaped Gold and Silver Metal

From Spinka & Co

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

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An Exceptional Trio of Victorian Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) Hand-coloured Sea Shell Engravings from Animated Nature Circa 1855

19th century

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An Exceptional Trio of Victorian Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) Hand-coloured Sea Shell Engravings from Animated Nature Circa 1855

From Hough & Son

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Circa 1890-1900 Large Scottish Coastal Watercolour: 'Dunbar Castle' by John Moxon

19th century

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Circa 1890-1900 Large Scottish Coastal Watercolour: 'Dunbar Castle' by John Moxon

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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King George III Portrait Reverse Glass Print

18th century

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King George III Portrait Reverse Glass Print

From Reindeer Antiques

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Spring, Summer Reverse Glass Print

From Reindeer Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Scottish Arts and Crafts Brass Mirror

1900 - 1920

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Large Scottish Arts and Crafts Brass Mirror

From Nethermill Antiques

£400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920'S Framed Erotic Female Nude Hand Tinted Photo's by Julian Mandel

1900 - 1920

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1920'S Framed Erotic Female Nude Hand Tinted Photo's by Julian Mandel

From Blue Boar Antiques

£575

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Large Victorian Gilt Framed Berlin Woolwork Picture of Pharaoh's Dream

19th century

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Large Victorian Gilt Framed Berlin Woolwork Picture of Pharaoh's Dream

From Blue Boar Antiques

£675

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miscellaneous

18th century

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18th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£4,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19ct Gold Signet Ring, 2 Wax Seals, Aquatint and Book Relating to John 'Mad Jack' Mytton

19th century

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19ct Gold Signet Ring, 2 Wax Seals, Aquatint and Book Relating to John 'Mad Jack' Mytton

From Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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.

Dogs Stealing Food from a Basket Oil Painting by Frans Snyders

17th century

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Dogs Stealing Food from a Basket Oil Painting by Frans Snyders

From Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

£29,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Fine Engraving After Copley – The Death of Major Pierson, Jersey 1781

18th century

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Fine Engraving After Copley – The Death of Major Pierson, Jersey 1781

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£420

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair Old Mezzotints by Robert Sayer

From McTague of Harrogate

£345

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century English School Set of Seven Botanical Studies, Watercolour, Gouache and Pencil,

From Hesketh Antiques

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Oil Painting of a Chestnut Horse in a River Landscape by John Ferneley Senior

From Isherwood Fine Art

£14,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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George Kilburne: A Splendid Watercolour

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Gold Wall Art

Art Deco Coat Hooks Shield Shaped Gold and Silver Metal

An Exceptional Trio of Victorian Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) Hand-coloured Sea Shell Engravings from Animated Nature Circa 1855

Circa 1890-1900 Large Scottish Coastal Watercolour: 'Dunbar Castle' by John Moxon

King George III Portrait Reverse Glass Print

Spring, Summer Reverse Glass Print

Large Scottish Arts and Crafts Brass Mirror

1920'S Framed Erotic Female Nude Hand Tinted Photo's by Julian Mandel

Large Victorian Gilt Framed Berlin Woolwork Picture of Pharaoh's Dream

18th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

19ct Gold Signet Ring, 2 Wax Seals, Aquatint and Book Relating to John 'Mad Jack' Mytton

Dogs Stealing Food from a Basket Oil Painting by Frans Snyders

Fine Engraving After Copley – The Death of Major Pierson, Jersey 1781

Pair Old Mezzotints by Robert Sayer

19th Century English School Set of Seven Botanical Studies, Watercolour, Gouache and Pencil,

19th Century Oil Painting of a Chestnut Horse in a River Landscape by John Ferneley Senior

George Kilburne: A Splendid Watercolour

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