Are these portraits original paintings?

The selection includes a mix of original hand-painted works in oil and pastel alongside period printed reproductions and mezzotints created after master artists. Buyers can check the medium specified in each listing to determine whether a piece is a unique painted canvas or a historical print.

How do I date an antique portrait?

Dating relies on the sitter's costume, hairstyle, and the painting technique, alongside any recorded attribution or documentation provided by the dealer. Period frames also offer clues, though framing often changed or was updated long after the canvas was painted.

How should I hang and light a portrait?

Traditional portraits require stable indoor wall space away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to protect the oil paint and canvas. Picture lights mounted above the frame highlight the brushwork and varnish without generating harmful heat.

What is the difference between a school and an artist attribution?

An attribution to a specific artist indicates strong stylistic evidence linking the work to their known output or studio. Referring to a regional school simply means the painting was produced within a particular geographical area and artistic tradition without a confirmed individual creator.