Are these paintings ready to hang?

Most works arrive fitted with original or period frames that include hanging wire or fixings on the reverse. Check the structural stability of the frame and cord before mounting. Ensure wall fixings match the weight of the wooden frame and plaster mouldings. Keep the paintings away from direct sunlight and damp environments to protect the canvas.

How do I date an impasto still life?

Examine the stretcher bars, canvas type, and framing materials for period characteristics. Mid-century works often use commercial boards or standard canvas sizes from specific decades. Signatures, exhibition labels, and stylistic markers like post-war modernist abstraction help narrow down the execution period. Compare the pigment handling with documented works from known art movements.

Can I hang them in bright sunlight?

Direct sunlight accelerates the degradation of oil paint and can cause canvases to dry out or warp. Position these artworks on interior walls away from direct windows. Stable room temperatures and moderate humidity levels prevent the thick impasto layers from cracking. Good ambient lighting allows the textured brushstrokes to catch the light properly.