What is an architectural painting?

An architectural painting focuses primarily on buildings, townscapes, street scenes, and ruins rather than pure landscape or portraiture. These works capture specific historical structures, bridges, and urban environments. Artists frequently include human figures to establish scale against massive masonry, cathedrals, or classical columns. The built environment serves as the central subject of the composition.

Where were these paintings displayed?

Historically, these artworks hung in drawing rooms, long galleries, and parlours of substantial residences. They served as conversation pieces reflecting travels abroad or civic pride. Today, they function well above mantelpieces, along staircases, or as focal points in traditional living spaces. Their gilded frames allow them to anchor a room's decorative scheme.

How do I date an antique frame?

Frame dating relies on wood construction methods, corner joinery, and the composition of the gesso beneath the gilding. Hand-carved wooden mouldings differ noticeably from later cast plaster ornaments. Backboards, fixings, and historical labels also offer clues regarding the age of the framing. Original pairings of painting and frame are particularly valued by collectors.

What subjects are most common?

Venetian canals, Parisian streetscapes, Roman ruins, and British cathedrals appear frequently across these listings. Artists recorded both grand civic monuments and quiet provincial architectural details. Foreign travel accounts for many continental European subjects, while local topographical views documented British castles and abbeys. Each subject reflects the prevailing artistic interests of its period.

Home > Antiques For Sale > Gold Framed Architectural Painting > Page 3

Gold Framed Architectural Painting

65 items · page 3 of 5

← Page 3 of 5 →

Gold framed architectural painting pieces capture historic European capitals, ancient ruins and grand castles within ornate gilded surrounds.

Margaret Thompson, Exhibited 1883 - 1923
Interior of the Summer Drawing Room Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

1900 - 1920

Save

Margaret Thompson, Exhibited 1883 - 1923 Interior of the Summer Drawing Room Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

From Artware Fineart

£950

FOR SALE

art

Watercolour of a Temple
delightful Indian Watercolour Painted Late 19th/ Early 20th Century of a Temple Covered in Lush Green Trees.

painted Very Competently in a Wash Technique Circa 1900

Signed Bottom Right P*e

condition

19th Century Indian Watercolour Painting

19th century

Save

Watercolour of a Temple delightful Indian Watercolour Painted Late 19th/ Early 20th Century of a Temple Covered in Lush Green Trees. painted Very Competently in a Wash Technique Circa 1900 Signed Bottom Right P*e condition 19th Century Indian Watercolour Painting

From Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

£150

FOR SALE

art

Victorian Oil Painting Historic Arundel Castle After James Canter

19th century

Save

Victorian Oil Painting Historic Arundel Castle After James Canter

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£4,000

FOR SALE

art

Victor Gabriel Gilbert 1847 - 1933. L’ Eglise De La Sainte-trinite, Place De La Trinite, Paris. Early 20th Century French Cityscape Framed Painting.

1900 - 1920

Save

Victor Gabriel Gilbert 1847 - 1933. L’ Eglise De La Sainte-trinite, Place De La Trinite, Paris. Early 20th Century French Cityscape Framed Painting.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£6,495

FOR SALE

art

Christiaan Pieter Snyders B.1904 "Village Scene with Woman in Archway" Oil on Canvas

1920 - 1940

Save

Christiaan Pieter Snyders B.1904 "Village Scene with Woman in Archway" Oil on Canvas

From Helios and Co Antiques

£995

FOR SALE

art

Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting ‘Durham Cathedral from the River Wear in Autumn’

1940 - 1960

Save

Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting ‘Durham Cathedral from the River Wear in Autumn’

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£1,350

FOR SALE

art

1930s Watercolour Painting of Ludlow Castle and Dinham Bridge, Shropshire

1920 - 1940

Save

1930s Watercolour Painting of Ludlow Castle and Dinham Bridge, Shropshire

From Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

£750

FOR SALE

art

Venice Canal, Watercolour Helen Donald-smith (Scottish Exh.1884-1929)

1900 - 1920

Save

Venice Canal, Watercolour Helen Donald-smith (Scottish Exh.1884-1929)

From Country House Fine Art

£350

FOR SALE

art

Oil Painting of Jessamine Cottages, Nottingham by Ernest Cox

1920 - 1940

Save

Oil Painting of Jessamine Cottages, Nottingham by Ernest Cox

From Prometheus Antiques

£250

FOR SALE

art

Fine Watercolour of the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum

19th century

Save

Fine Watercolour of the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum

From Cella

£1,600

FOR SALE

art

Listings span the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods alongside twentieth-century movements including Post-Impressionism and German Expressionism.

19th century

Save

Watercolour Landscape by William Crouch

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£1,500

FOR SALE

art

Pair of Oil Paintings of Gwydir Castle, North Wales, by Samuel Sidley, 1866

19th century

Save

Pair of Oil Paintings of Gwydir Castle, North Wales, by Samuel Sidley, 1866

From WelshAntiques

£3,400

FOR SALE

art

Painting the Final Glimpse Trentham Hall C1912 Seat Duke of Sutherland

1900 - 1920

Save

Painting the Final Glimpse Trentham Hall C1912 Seat Duke of Sutherland

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£5,000

FOR SALE

art

Large Oil Painting by Franz Reder-broili

1900 - 1920

Save

Large Oil Painting by Franz Reder-broili

From Prometheus Antiques

£950

FOR SALE

art

Townscape Oil Painting of Semur, France by Letitia Marion Hamilton

1900 - 1920

Save

Townscape Oil Painting of Semur, France by Letitia Marion Hamilton

From Benton Fine Art

£9,700

FOR SALE

art

Early C19th Oil Painting of the High Cross Near Godesberg

19th century

Save

Early C19th Oil Painting of the High Cross Near Godesberg

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£395

FOR SALE

art

← 1 2 3 4 5 →

Gold Framed Architectural Painting

Margaret Thompson, Exhibited 1883 - 1923 Interior of the Summer Drawing Room Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

Watercolour of a Temple delightful Indian Watercolour Painted Late 19th/ Early 20th Century of a Temple Covered in Lush Green Trees. painted Very Competently in a Wash Technique Circa 1900 Signed Bottom Right P*e condition 19th Century Indian Watercolour Painting

Victorian Oil Painting Historic Arundel Castle After James Canter

Victor Gabriel Gilbert 1847 - 1933. L’ Eglise De La Sainte-trinite, Place De La Trinite, Paris. Early 20th Century French Cityscape Framed Painting.

Christiaan Pieter Snyders B.1904 "Village Scene with Woman in Archway" Oil on Canvas

Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting ‘Durham Cathedral from the River Wear in Autumn’

1930s Watercolour Painting of Ludlow Castle and Dinham Bridge, Shropshire

Venice Canal, Watercolour Helen Donald-smith (Scottish Exh.1884-1929)

Oil Painting of Jessamine Cottages, Nottingham by Ernest Cox

Fine Watercolour of the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum

Watercolour Landscape by William Crouch

Pair of Oil Paintings of Gwydir Castle, North Wales, by Samuel Sidley, 1866

Painting the Final Glimpse Trentham Hall C1912 Seat Duke of Sutherland

Large Oil Painting by Franz Reder-broili

Townscape Oil Painting of Semur, France by Letitia Marion Hamilton

Early C19th Oil Painting of the High Cross Near Godesberg

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories