These oil paintings require sturdy picture hooks suited to the weight of the wooden and gilt frames. Choose a wall away from direct sunlight to protect the pigments on canvas. Ensure the hanging wire or brackets on the back are secure before mounting the artwork at eye level.

Many pieces retain their period frames, such as gilt gesso surrounds that match the age of the canvas. Examining the corners and backboards helps determine if the framing dates to the same era as the paint. Replacement frames do occur, particularly with older works that required new housing to preserve the wood and gesso over centuries.

How do I clean canvas?

Surface dust should be removed gently with a soft, dry brush or cloth without pressing into the oil paint. Avoid using water or chemical cleaners on the canvas. Professional conservators should handle deeper cleaning or varnish removal to prevent damage to the delicate brushwork of the flowers.

What periods are available?

The selection includes works from the eighteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century. Victorian pieces sit alongside Dutch Golden Age styles and later French and British Impressionism. Dates range from specific years like nineteen hundred to broader eras such as the nineteenth century.