Cathays Picture Framing & Gallery

Cathays Picture Framing & Gallery Cathays Picture Framing & Gallery is a Cardiff based boutique art services provider

Home art advisors, custom picture framing, custom mirror framing, print & frame service, fine art framing, art restoration, art instillation and hanging.

Our frame of the weekThis week, we’re highlighting something a little different: the framing of a traditional carved Fij...
03/09/2026

Our frame of the week

This week, we’re highlighting something a little different: the framing of a traditional carved Fijian ceremonial war club, gifted in recognition and gratitude.

Presented in a deep Ash frame, an Antique white back and a green grey and bottle double mount with a personalised brass plaque, featuring the Fijian inscription “Vinaka vakalevu ena nomuni veiqaraqaravi vakayalodina”, meaning “Thank you very
much for your faithful and dedicated service.”

In Fijian society, these clubs served as a prominent status symbol for chiefs. Previously used in intertribal warfare but have since been adapted, and are now often presented during significant social and diplomatic events to signify authority and
alliance formation.

A meaningful object such as this, deserved carefully framed to preserve both its story and significance.

01/09/2026

Where classical icons meet the streets of the city.

Malcolm Murphy’s work brings together street art, graffiti, photorealism and classical imagery to explore the character and cultural memory of urban life. From monumental figures placed within graffiti-covered settings to his detailed
depictions of Cardiff ’s streets, each painting balances technical precision with the energy of the city.

Discover his work at our Caerphilly gallery, running until 17th October.

Our frame of the week.We’re incredibly proud of all our frames, but this has been one of our favourites of recent times....
27/08/2026

Our frame of the week.

We’re incredibly proud of all our frames, but this has been one of our favourites of recent times. The classical gold frame paired with the damson and charcoal black double mount creates a striking contrast with the elaborate, vivid print, giving the whole piece a bold yet beautifully balanced finish.

The Changeling by Grayson Perry brings together contemporary anxieties, digital culture and everyday life in a richly layered composition filled with humour and social observation, which we absolutely adore.


25/08/2026

A glimpse into timeless beauty.

Our Classic Collection brings together historic paintings rich in craftsmanship, atmosphere and tradition. From portraiture and religious subjects to landscapes and finely observed figurative works, each piece reflects the skill, symbolism and visual language of its time.

Discover the series at our Caerphilly gallery, running until 17th October.

We had the pleasure of framing a Quentin Blake illustration recently.The story behind this one goes back to our opening ...
20/08/2026

We had the pleasure of framing a Quentin Blake illustration recently.

The story behind this one goes back to our opening weekend in Caerphilly. Coincidentally, our opening day fell on the same day that Antiques Roadshow was filming at Caerphilly Castle.

The lovely owners took this piece along without realising quite what they had, only to be given a valuation of £20,000. Needless to say, something so special deserved the star treatment.

We love the finished piece. The blue frame and antique white and russian green double mount pick up the soft watercolour blues in the sky, while drawing attention towards the children at the centre of the illustration. The bevelled frame gently leads the eye inward, with the generous white border giving the artwork plenty of space to breathe.

Quentin Blake is perhaps best known for bringing Roald Dahl’s stories to life through his illustrations, giving this piece a lovely local connection too, with Dahl born just down the road in Llandaff, Cardiff.

19/08/2026

Where observation gives way to colour, pattern and imagination.

Cordelia Hutichison’s paintings bring classical sensibilities together with a contemporary approach to still life and the natural world. Expressive colour, vintage textiles, ceramics and decorative pattern create richly layered compositions where carefully observed detail meets a more spontaneous, semi abstraction.

Discover her work at our Caerphilly gallery, running until 17th October.

Some paintings are too difficult to walk away from.Figure Study 1 by Max Baccanello has been sold after its new owner re...
13/08/2026

Some paintings are too difficult to walk away from.

Figure Study 1 by Max Baccanello has been sold after its new owner returned to view the painting five times before finally deciding to make it his own. Some works have a way of drawing you back.

About the work
Figure Study 1 by Max Baccanello
Oil on panel

A reclining figure emerges through layers of warm ochre, soft blue and muted cream, rendered with loose, expressive brushwork and a strong sense of texture. The simplicity of the composition draws attention to the body, balancing intimacy and stillness with Baccanello’s distinctive, painterly approach.

11/08/2026

A closer look at avian beauty.

Symphony of Wings by Maximillion Baccanello brings together a striking collection of birds, each captured with its own presence and personality. Rich tones, expressive detail and carefully composed forms turn each work into an intimate study of nature.

Discover the series at our Caerphilly gallery, running until 17th October.


We have a new addition to our collection.To replace Espagnoles, A Spanish Water Carrier by William M. Hay is now availab...
07/08/2026

We have a new addition to our collection.

To replace Espagnoles, A Spanish Water Carrier by William M. Hay is now available to view at our Caerphilly gallery. Painted in 1866, the work captures a richly observed figure from 19th-century Spanish life, combining vivid colour with a strong sense of character and place.

About the work
A Spanish Water Carrier by William M. Hay
Oil on canvas, 1866

A young woman stands outdoors carrying a large ceramic water jug, dressed in a golden shawl, dark bodice and vivid red skirt, with a pink rose tucked into her hair. The warm palette, careful attention to costume and refined handling of the figure reflect the Victorian fascination with Spanish regional subjects, giving the painting both narrative charm and academic polish.

06/08/2026

A particularly special moment from the opening of our Caerphilly gallery.

On the first day of our Opening Exhibition, Espagnoles by Francisco Rodríguez
Sánchez Clement found its new home. It was a pleasure to see the new owner
connect with the painting and to share in the moment together.

About the work

Espagnoles by Francisco Rodríguez Sánchez Clement
Oil on canvas, c.1950

A woman rests outdoors in a vivid dress, her stillness set against a darker, more
dramatic landscape. Rich colour, loose brushwork and strong tonal contrasts
reflect the artist’s romanticised approach to Spanish folk life, balancing intimacy
with a sense of theatre. The work exemplifies his mature style, shaped by
Spanish Post-Impressionist realism.

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Saturday 10am - 1pm

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