How do I identify a 19th century painting?

Examine the materials, paper type, and framing style used by the artist. Many works feature period signatures, dates, or inscriptions on the reverse. Parks, exhibition labels, and canvas stamps from nineteenth-century suppliers further help confirm the period of origin.

Are these paintings original or prints?

The listings include both hand-painted works and period print formats. Descriptions specify whether a piece is an oil painting, watercolour, etching, or lithograph. Close inspection reveals brush texture for paintings and ink dot patterns or plate marks for printed works.

What frames come with these pictures?

Pieces often arrive in their original period frames made from gilt wood, rosewood, burr walnut, or maple. Some feature ornate Victorian moulding while others use simpler Hogarth designs. Frame dimensions and rebate sizes are typically recorded to show the exact fit for the artwork.

How should I care for a Victorian watercolour?

Keep paper-based watercolours away from direct sunlight to prevent the pigments from fading. Displaying them in rooms with stable humidity protects the paper and mount. Glazed frames protect the delicate watercolours from dust and atmospheric pollutants.