How do I care for original paintings?

Keep painted works away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent canvas slackening and pigment cracking. Dust surfaces gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying moisture or cleaning agents. Ensure frames are securely hung using appropriate wall fixings suited to the weight of the timber and glass. Periodic checks of the backing board help prevent dust accumulation behind the artwork.

What is the difference between oil and watercolour?

Oil paint employs a slow-drying oil binder on canvas or wood, offering rich textures and deep colour saturation. Watercolour uses water-soluble pigments on paper, producing lighter, translucent effects that usually require protective glass. Oils are traditionally heavier and more robust, whereas watercolours require careful framing behind glass to shield the delicate paper from atmospheric moisture.

How can I date an antique artwork?

Examine the materials, including the type of canvas weave, the composition of the stretcher bars, and the construction of the frame. Handwritten inscriptions, artist signatures, and old gallery labels on the reverse often provide reliable dates or provenance. Stylistic cues such as costume, architectural details, and painting techniques also point toward specific historical periods like the Victorian era or mid-century modernism.

Are period frames original to the art?

Many older pieces retain their contemporary frames, which match the stylistic preferences and framing technologies of the artwork's creation period. Gilt gesso frames from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries frequently complement the palette of the painting. Over the decades, some pieces may have been reframed to suit changing interior tastes, making frame examination an important part of assessing the complete object.

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Original wall artwork spans centuries of painted canvas, delicate watercolours and pencil sketches designed to bring character directly into a room.

"San Remo". By T. Williams W.s.a. A Good Watercolour.

19th century

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"San Remo". By T. Williams W.s.a. A Good Watercolour.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£690

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19th C. Victorian Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting

19th century

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19th C. Victorian Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting

From The Collector Antiques

£695

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Large Early 1900s Original Antique Fruit Still Life Study Oil on Canvas Painting

1900 - 1920

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Large Early 1900s Original Antique Fruit Still Life Study Oil on Canvas Painting

From Artsonline

£279

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1900 - 1920

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Snaffles 'Major Junks.’ Original Print

From Mark Jones Antiques

£1,400

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Large Botanical Study Amaranth Red Cockscomb Flowers Celosia Floral Still Life French Gouache on Paper Painting

1940 - 1960

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Large Botanical Study Amaranth Red Cockscomb Flowers Celosia Floral Still Life French Gouache on Paper Painting

From Skippings Fine Arts

£320

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Large Elegant Modernist Still Life with Fruit on a Table French Antique Oil on Canvas Ca 1950

1940 - 1960

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Large Elegant Modernist Still Life with Fruit on a Table French Antique Oil on Canvas Ca 1950

From Skippings Fine Arts

£700

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Lilian Stannard Watercolour ‘ Michaelmas Daisies’

1900 - 1920

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Lilian Stannard Watercolour ‘ Michaelmas Daisies’

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£1,800

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Kershaw Schofield "The Farm Pond" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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Kershaw Schofield "The Farm Pond" Oil Painting

From McTague of Harrogate

£1,850

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Rene His Oil Painting ‘ Golden Summers Day ‘

1940 - 1960

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Rene His Oil Painting ‘ Golden Summers Day ‘

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£6,500

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Charles Edward Wilson Watercolour ‘ Eating Breakfast on the Doorstep’

1900 - 1920

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Charles Edward Wilson Watercolour ‘ Eating Breakfast on the Doorstep’

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£2,750

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Listings feature works spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, utilising oil, watercolour, pastel and tempera on canvas, wood panel and paper.