How do I care for antique oil portraits?

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent the canvas from slackening and the paint from cracking. Dust the gilt frame gently with a soft, dry brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the delicate gold leaf finish.

What is the difference between an original and an after piece?

An original portrait was painted directly from life with the sitter present in the artist's studio. Works designated as 'after' an artist are period or later copies created by other hands based on a famous composition. Both categories hold historical interest, but originals often carry distinct biographical documentation regarding the sitter and the primary artist.

How can I tell the age of a gilt frame?

Examine the construction of the wooden corners, the composition of the gesso layer underneath the gold, and the signs of oxidation on the metal leaf. Hand-carved wooden mouldings and deep patination typically indicate earlier craftsmanship. Later replacement frames often show modern joining techniques and machine-cut timber beneath the gilding.

Where were portrait paintings displayed historically?

Large oil portraits were traditionally commissioned by nobility and wealthy families to hang in the grand reception rooms, galleries, and libraries of country estates. They served as visual statements of lineage, status, and achievement. Smaller pastels, silhouettes, and watercolours were typically created for intimate domestic spaces like private drawing rooms or bedchambers.

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When you look for gilt framed portrait artwork, you are exploring centuries of character captured in oil, pastel and paper.

Pair of Early 20th Century Pastel Portraits by Emily Eyres (British, Active C.1890–1914)

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Early 20th Century Pastel Portraits by Emily Eyres (British, Active C.1890–1914)

From Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

£1,800

7 DAYS AGO

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19th century

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Dumini Leopoldo 19th Century Oil on Canvas C. 1880

From Webberley Antiques

£950

7 DAYS AGO

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Oil on Canvas Portrait of King Charles II (1630-1685) - Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)

17th century

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Oil on Canvas Portrait of King Charles II (1630-1685) - Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)

From Period Portraits

£5,800

8 DAYS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Oil Painting

From The Ark Stores

£140

8 DAYS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Portrait

From The Ark Stores

£280

8 DAYS AGO

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Circle of Joshua Reynolds Pra (1723-1792) - Portrait of a Young Girl.

18th century

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Circle of Joshua Reynolds Pra (1723-1792) - Portrait of a Young Girl.

From Period Portraits

£6,200

9 DAYS AGO

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Mezzotint Portrait of Jemima ( Jones), Countess of Cornwallis by James Watson After Sir Joshua Reynolds.

19th century

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Mezzotint Portrait of Jemima ( Jones), Countess of Cornwallis by James Watson After Sir Joshua Reynolds.

From The Mezzotint Man

£580

9 DAYS AGO

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Portrait of a Gentleman, James Douglas, Lord Aberdour, Later 14th Earl of Morton (1702–1768), with Books; Attributed to Jeremiah Davison (C.1695–1745)

18th century

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Portrait of a Gentleman, James Douglas, Lord Aberdour, Later 14th Earl of Morton (1702–1768), with Books; Attributed to Jeremiah Davison (C.1695–1745)

From Titan Fine Art

£9,950

9 DAYS AGO

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William Mcalpine, the Burning of a Ship - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

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William Mcalpine, the Burning of a Ship - Antique Oil Painting

From Brave Fine Art

£4,000

11 DAYS AGO

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19th century

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Edward Bradford (Mid-19th Century) Portrait of a Lady (Regency-style Watercolor)

From Sandbanks Antiques

£975

11 DAYS AGO

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Several portraits preserve the stern gazes of historical sitters alongside domestic animals, including faithful hounds and playful pets immortalised in oil.

Oil Portrait Captain John Campbell of Melfort Argyll 1769-1801 18th Antique Paintings

18th century

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Oil Portrait Captain John Campbell of Melfort Argyll 1769-1801 18th Antique Paintings

From Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art

£2,250

11 DAYS AGO

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18th century

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18th Century Portrait of a Country Girl

From Harrington Antiques

£895

11 DAYS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Pears Soap Advertising Prints

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,245

13 DAYS AGO

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Wiscombe Park Marine Oil Attributed to Reginald Arthur Borstel

1900 - 1920

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Wiscombe Park Marine Oil Attributed to Reginald Arthur Borstel

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£8,500

13 DAYS AGO

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Portrait of a Gentleman in Blue Coat Standing by Curtain C.1695; Attributed to Constantyn Netscher (C.1668-c.1723), Oil on Canvas Painting

17th century

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Portrait of a Gentleman in Blue Coat Standing by Curtain C.1695; Attributed to Constantyn Netscher (C.1668-c.1723), Oil on Canvas Painting

From Titan Fine Art

£6,650

13 DAYS AGO

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Mrs Brooks - By Charles Spooner (1720 - 1767) Reverse Painted Mezzotint

18th century

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Mrs Brooks - By Charles Spooner (1720 - 1767) Reverse Painted Mezzotint

From The English Interior

£620

2 WEEKS AGO

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Gilt Framed Portrait Artwork

Pair of Early 20th Century Pastel Portraits by Emily Eyres (British, Active C.1890–1914)

Dumini Leopoldo 19th Century Oil on Canvas C. 1880

Oil on Canvas Portrait of King Charles II (1630-1685) - Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)

Antique Oil Painting

Antique Portrait

Circle of Joshua Reynolds Pra (1723-1792) - Portrait of a Young Girl.

Mezzotint Portrait of Jemima ( Jones), Countess of Cornwallis by James Watson After Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Portrait of a Gentleman, James Douglas, Lord Aberdour, Later 14th Earl of Morton (1702–1768), with Books; Attributed to Jeremiah Davison (C.1695–1745)

William Mcalpine, the Burning of a Ship - Antique Oil Painting

Edward Bradford (Mid-19th Century) Portrait of a Lady (Regency-style Watercolor)

Oil Portrait Captain John Campbell of Melfort Argyll 1769-1801 18th Antique Paintings

18th Century Portrait of a Country Girl

Pair of Pears Soap Advertising Prints

Wiscombe Park Marine Oil Attributed to Reginald Arthur Borstel

Portrait of a Gentleman in Blue Coat Standing by Curtain C.1695; Attributed to Constantyn Netscher (C.1668-c.1723), Oil on Canvas Painting

Mrs Brooks - By Charles Spooner (1720 - 1767) Reverse Painted Mezzotint

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