September 2023

The Royal Collection Trust

By |2023-10-12T16:08:28+00:00September 21st, 2023|Antique Frames, Galleries, Gold Leaf, Period Frames, The Art World, United Kingdom|

The Royal Collection trust is exactly as it sounds, the art collection belonging to the British Royal Family. The collection is spread across 13 occupied and historic royal residences in the UK and is the largest private art collection in the world. This collection has many truly spectacular pieces [...]

January 2023

Decorating Old Picture Frames

By |2023-02-15T18:46:43+00:00January 5th, 2023|Arts & Crafts, Personalised Frames, United Kingdom|

Getting Creative So many people enjoy getting creative and upcycling many things around the home, furniture is the main thing, but you can also upcycle old picture frames giving them a new lease of life and making them look unique and modern to your home. This is a [...]

October 2022

Saatchi Gallery

By |2023-02-15T18:45:37+00:00October 26th, 2022|Galleries, Modern Frames, The Art World, United Kingdom|

History of the Saatchi Gallery The Saatchi Gallery was opened in 1985 by Charles Saatchi , he opened the building the showcase his own collection of contemporary art the the public, and from then on it has been used to showcase many up and coming contemporary artists work. [...]

July 2022

The Significance Of Picture Frames

By |2022-07-15T22:37:18+00:00July 10th, 2022|Antique Frames, Galleries, Gold Leaf, Period Frames, United Kingdom|

Why Are Picture Frames So Important? Most people whether they have artwork at home on their wall or are visiting a gallery or museum never actually realise how important the frame is to the artwork it is housing and how it adds to their enjoyment of the piece [...]

June 2022

Artwork at 10 Downing Street

By |2022-06-22T08:59:26+00:00June 16th, 2022|Antique Frames, Galleries, Gold Leaf, Period Frames, The Art World, United Kingdom|

Artwork at the Prime Ministers residence 10 Downing Street is one of the most famous addresses in the world with the most famous iconic front door.  It has been home to some influential people in history.  But did you know that inside the residence it is not only [...]

Compton Verney House and Gallery

By |2022-06-22T08:58:49+00:00June 4th, 2022|Antique Frames, Galleries, United Kingdom|

Non Modern Galleries Today, many people think of galleries as art collections housed in fancy, modern buildings which often look like pieces of art in themselves. However, some of the biggest and most beautiful collections with some of the most glorious historic frame work are actually displayed inside [...]

May 2022

Munnings Museum, Colchester

By |2022-06-22T08:58:26+00:00May 10th, 2022|Antique Frames, Galleries, The Art World, United Kingdom|

Who Is Alfred Munnings Alfred Munnings is one of the worlds most famous painters of horses and also for war art.  He was born on 8th October 1878 in Suffolk where he grew up in a busy working mill surrounded by horses and horse drawn carts arriving daily [...]

Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend on Sea

By |2022-06-22T08:58:37+00:00May 5th, 2022|Antique Frames, Galleries, The Art World, United Kingdom|

The History Of Beecroft Art Gallery Located in Southend on Sea Essex, Beecroft Art Gallery has a large display of beautiful artwork and many other historical pieces on display. Originally located in West-cliff on Sea, the gallery was founded by Walter Beecroft.  Walter was a solicitor in the [...]

March 2022

Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

By |2022-04-10T23:28:18+00:00March 11th, 2022|Antique Frames, Galleries, Period Frames, The Art World, United Kingdom|

History Of The Ashmolean Museum The Ashmolean Museum was built over a 5 year period beginning in 1678 and finishing in 1683.  It was the first ever university museum and was originally erected to house The Cabinet Of Curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave the Oxford University in 1677.  [...]

February 2022

The Importance Of Frames For Art Collectors

By |2022-02-20T21:13:52+00:00February 19th, 2022|Antique Frames, Galleries, Period Frames, Personalised Frames, United Kingdom, United States Frames|

Why are Frames Important If you are an established art collector or are new to art and just starting your collection, frames play a crucial role in collecting art. Art work ranges from very small local artworks by new and up coming artists to some very exquisite pieces [...]

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