How do I identify sixteenth century works?

Sixteenth century pieces often feature Renaissance portraiture or religious iconography with distinct linear perspective and solemn expressions. They are typically rendered in oil on panel or canvas with muted, rich pigments. Examination of the canvas weave and stretcher construction helps confirm the age of the support. Early works also display craquelure patterns consistent with centuries of natural drying.

What is a Grand Tour painting?

Grand Tour paintings are topographical scenes, often depicting Venetian canals or Roman ruins, created as souvenirs for travellers. Artists captured these famous vistas in oil or watercolour to document their travels. These works frequently bear signatures of visiting British or European artists working in Rome and Venice. They serve as historical windows into nineteenth century tourism.

Are Venetian mirrors fragile?

Venetian mirrors utilise historical glass and delicate gilt or carved wooden frames that require careful environmental control. Rapid humidity changes can affect the wooden backing and silvering behind the glass. Regular dusting with a dry, soft cloth is sufficient for maintenance. Avoid commercial liquid cleaners on antique mirrored surfaces to protect the original patina.

What subjects are common in old master paintings?

Religious narratives, mythological scenes, and formal portraiture dominate works from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Artists drew heavily from classical mythology and biblical texts to commission grand pieces. Figures like the Madonna, saints, and mythological deities such as Apollo appear repeatedly. These themes reflect the primary patrons of the church and aristocracy.

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Antique italian art spans centuries of painted devotion, carved portraiture and luminous Venetian views.

Portrait of a Young Lady C.1700, Studio or Circle of Fra Galgario..

18th century

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Portrait of a Young Lady C.1700, Studio or Circle of Fra Galgario..

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£7,450

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Italian Alters Love Angels

From The House of Antiques

£3,950

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Italian Oil on Canvas of Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael, of Very Large Proportion, Ca 1840.

19th century

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Italian Oil on Canvas of Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael, of Very Large Proportion, Ca 1840.

From Jane Short Antiques

£1,950

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Italian Mid Century Oil on Canvas Original Still Life with Wine Glasses and Bottles

1940 - 1960

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Italian Mid Century Oil on Canvas Original Still Life with Wine Glasses and Bottles

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£650

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19th century

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C. 1870 Italian School Lakeside Mountainous Landscape Oil Painting 19th-century

From Artsonline

£489

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Painting of a Scene from Handel's Tamerlano, School of Andrea Celesti (1637–1712)

18th century

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Painting of a Scene from Handel's Tamerlano, School of Andrea Celesti (1637–1712)

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Venice, Ca. 1920 Gondolieri Under the Bridge of Sighs Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920

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Venice, Ca. 1920 Gondolieri Under the Bridge of Sighs Oil on Canvas

From Skippings Fine Arts

£330

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19th century

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Set of Four 19th Century Neopolitan Gouache Paintings

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

£2,800

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19th century

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19th Century Italian Mutual Admiration Oil Painting by Pompeo Massani

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£9,000

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Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Ugo Cipriani

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Ugo Cipriani

From Poirot Art Deco

£2,450

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Listings feature oil on canvas and watercolours spanning the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, alongside carved giltwood mirrors and glass lamps.

Antique Oil Painting Italian Harbour Scene 19th C

19th century

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Antique Oil Painting Italian Harbour Scene 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,850

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Antique Chromolithograph Medici Primavera

1900 - 1920

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Antique Chromolithograph Medici Primavera

From Karen Tarleton

£200

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Icilio Federico Joni 1866 - 1946. Painted Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding. The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Framed.

1900 - 1920

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Icilio Federico Joni 1866 - 1946. Painted Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding. The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Framed.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£7,895

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Townscape Oil Painting of the Ducal Palace, Venice by Alfred Pollentine

19th century

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Townscape Oil Painting of the Ducal Palace, Venice by Alfred Pollentine

From Benton Fine Art

£4,800

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Antique Map of Italy Drawn & Engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, Edinburgh 1814

19th century

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Antique Map of Italy Drawn & Engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, Edinburgh 1814

From Regent Antiques

£925

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Stunning Italian Two Tone Carved Alabaster Sculpture by Gugielmo Pugi

1900 - 1920

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Stunning Italian Two Tone Carved Alabaster Sculpture by Gugielmo Pugi

From Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

£5,950

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Antique Italian Art

Portrait of a Young Lady C.1700, Studio or Circle of Fra Galgario..

Pair of 19th Century Italian Alters Love Angels

Italian Oil on Canvas of Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael, of Very Large Proportion, Ca 1840.

Italian Mid Century Oil on Canvas Original Still Life with Wine Glasses and Bottles

C. 1870 Italian School Lakeside Mountainous Landscape Oil Painting 19th-century

Painting of a Scene from Handel's Tamerlano, School of Andrea Celesti (1637–1712)

Venice, Ca. 1920 Gondolieri Under the Bridge of Sighs Oil on Canvas

Set of Four 19th Century Neopolitan Gouache Paintings

19th Century Italian Mutual Admiration Oil Painting by Pompeo Massani

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Ugo Cipriani

Antique Oil Painting Italian Harbour Scene 19th C

Antique Chromolithograph Medici Primavera

Icilio Federico Joni 1866 - 1946. Painted Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding. The Sienese Biccherna Aesthetic. Framed.

Townscape Oil Painting of the Ducal Palace, Venice by Alfred Pollentine

Antique Map of Italy Drawn & Engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, Edinburgh 1814

Stunning Italian Two Tone Carved Alabaster Sculpture by Gugielmo Pugi

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