What periods do these artworks cover?

The selection spans several centuries, starting from seventeenth-century oil canvases and tapestry cushion covers up through Victorian and Edwardian pieces, ending around the mid-twentieth century. Most items date from the nineteenth century, reflecting the periods when portraiture and genre watercolours flourished across Europe and beyond.

Are these pieces supplied with frames?

Yes, the works are presented in frames appropriate to their type, including period wood and giltwood mouldings. These surrounds are chosen to complement the paintings, drawings, or needlepoints they enclose.

What is a pith painting?

Pith paintings are fragile works executed on a plant-based material that resembles paper, commonly produced in China during the nineteenth century. They are valued for their vibrant pigments and fine botanical substrate.

How do I care for antique watercolours?

Works on paper require protection from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of delicate watercolours and pigments. Keeping them in stable environmental conditions away from excessive moisture preserves both the paper and the surrounding frame.