How do I date a frame?

Dating a frame relies on examining the joinery, timber type, and decorative methods used in its construction. Moulding profiles and corner joints often reveal the stylistic period of manufacture. Many pieces retain their original surrounds, which match the era of the artwork placed within them.

Are these works original?

The selection includes original hand-painted works in oil, watercolour and pastel alongside period engravings and prints. Individual listings specify the medium and whether the piece is a unique creation. Historical portraits and landscapes are documented with their respective periods and schools of origin.

How should I hang heavy framed art?

Large oil paintings and heavy wood frames require secure wall fixings suited to the weight of the timber and glass. Wall anchors and appropriate brackets distribute the load safely. Ensuring the hanging wire or D-rings are robust preserves the longevity of the frame.

What is a Grand Tour piece?

Grand Tour items are artworks and antiquities acquired by travellers journeying through Europe during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These souvenirs often include classical intaglios, paintings and architectural studies. They reflect the educational travels undertaken by collectors of that era.