What surfaces are used in these paintings?

Artisans painted on wooden panels or stretched canvas, utilising timber supports for structural integrity. Surfaces often received preparatory layers of gesso before the application of oil paint.

How do I care for wooden panel paintings?

Keep pieces away from direct sunlight and rapid temperature fluctuations to prevent wood warping. Maintain stable humidity levels in the room where the artwork hangs.

What periods do these artworks represent?

The inventory includes items from the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Earlier pieces feature classical portraiture whilst later works show diverse artistic movements.

Are the frames original to the paintings?

Many works retain period giltwood or carved wooden frames contemporaneous with the artwork. Matching frames complement the aesthetic of the painted panel or canvas.