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Style: American Empire
Antique 19th Century American Empire Style Large Picture Mirror Frame 22 x 13
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and antique late 19th century circa 1870's American Empire style picture frame. The rabbet size (size that holds the art) is 22....
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Wood

19th Century Antique Empire Style Mahogany Large Picture Frame 36 x 20
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and antique late 19th century circa 1870's American Empire style picture frame. The rabbet size (size that holds the art) is 36....
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Paint, Wood

Antique American Empire Three Part Giltwood Wall Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire wall mirror offers balustrade form giltwood frame with three-part mirror, circa 1840 Measures - 26.5" x 61.5"w x 2.75"d.       
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Mirror, Giltwood

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship, crew in rowboat, and gulls in lower background mounted in the original decorative gilt...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Canvas, Gesso

Brass and Copper P. E. Guerin Framed Mirror with Repousse Satyr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful table mirror by P. E. Guerin. 19th C., heavy and made with fine details -the back has what looks to be a leather back? The backing is held in with small finish nails and ...
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20th Century American Empire Picture Frames

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Brass

Antique American Empire Column and Rosette Giltwood Wall Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire giltwood wall mirror offers column-form frame with rosette block corners, 19th century Measures: 37" H x 25" W x 3" D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUN...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Mirror, Giltwood

American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Seated Young Lady, NY, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American oil on canvas portrait of seated young lady in the original gilt wood floral flame, New York, Mid-19th century.
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1850s American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint

19th Century Antique American Empire Style Picture or Mirror Frame 26 x 15
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and antique late 19th century circa 1870's American Empire style picture frame. The rabbet size (size that holds the art) is 26....
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Wood

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19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Beautiful picture frame with rich ornaments from the late 19th century with antique photo. Picture Size: 6 x 9 cm.
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Late 19th Century Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Brass

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Late 19th Century Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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1880s French Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Picture Frame
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French Giltwood and Gesso Picture or Mirror Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French giltwood and gesso picture frame or mirror frame, late 19th century. This spectacular antique frame features a fluted border, decorated with flowers and leaves on th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Gesso, Wood

French 19th Century Wall Mirror Gesso Distressed Frame
Located in London, GB
French 19th Century Wall Mirror Gesso Distressed frame Originally a picture frame, now housing a mirror. Mirror could be removed to fr...
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19th Century French Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Gesso

Antique Mid-19th Century Tramp Art Picture Frame Carved Oak
Located in Munich, DE
This large tramp art frame is handcrafted from carved oaksegments. It is in good condition with some minor losses to the edges. It has been photo...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Oak

Seguso Murano Glass Picture Frame Vanity Mirror 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Sophisticated round picture frame or vanity mirror in thick clear blown Murano glass signed with Seguso Murano. The elegant texture of the tightly twisted glass frame...
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1950s Italian Vintage American Empire Picture Frames

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Brass

19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Frame
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian carved gilt and gesso frame made in the Baroque taste featuring acanthus leaves decoration. The outside opening measures 39.5" W by 33" H....
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19th Century Italian Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Gesso, Giltwood

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Copper Picture Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Small antique copper/brass photo frame. The frame has refined edits, made with great attention to detail. The back is covered with burgundy red fabric, the whole is in good, original...
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1890s French Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Copper

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Copper Picture Frame
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H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Antique Picture Frame, Signed E.Roo, France, Bronze Dorée, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique picture frame from the French historicism, the so-called Louis XV style. Beautiful and very heavy bronze work. Signed by the artist "E.Roo". Inside dimension: 13 x 9 cm ...
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1880s French Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Bronze

Large Early Antique Gilt / Gilded French Mirror / Art Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique gilt French mirror / art frame Needs restoration. A beautiful design for either a mirror or period artwork, 19th century or earlier.     
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19th Century French Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Giltwood

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19th Century Antique American Empire Style Picture or Mirror Frame 26 x 15
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and antique late 19th century circa 1870's American Empire style picture frame. The rabbet size (size that holds the art) is 26....
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Antique American Empire First Finish Giltwood Wall Mirror 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire wall mirror offers first finish giltwood column form frame with rosettes, 19th century. Measures- 19.75''H x 29.25''W x 3''D; 24''w x 14.25'' sight. Catalog...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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American Portrait of George Washington Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American oval portrait of George Washington oil on canvas in the original gilt floral frame. Portrait retains the original wood back, Unsigned, C...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

American Portrait of George Washington Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American portrait of George Washington oil on canvas in the original gilt floral frame and reverso stretchers. Unsigned. Copied from the original...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Antique American Empire Parcel-Gilt Satinwood Over Mantel Mirror, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire over mantel mirror offers satinwood column-form frame with gilt highlights throughout, circa 1830 Measures: 28.75" H x 42.5" W x 2.75" D.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Mirror, Wood, Satinwood

American Empire Style Cherry & Tiger Maple Wall Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Empire style wall mirror offers column form frame in tiger maple and cherry with corners having cast rosettes, 20th century ***DE...
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20th Century American American Empire Picture Frames

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Antique American Empire Eglomise Gold Gilt Panier de Fleurs Trumeau Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Trumeau wall mirror offers giltwood frame with frieze having drop ball finials over rosette and foliate crest with flanking column-form supports and rosett...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Large Antique American Empire Triptych Giltwood over Mantel Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique American Empire over mantel mirror offers triptych form with column-form giltwood frame with rosette corners, circa 1840. Measures: 26.75" H x 58.5" W x 3" D.
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Mirror, Giltwood

American Empire Carved Mahogany and Églomisé Eagle Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Empire églomisé trumeau mirror features foliate acanthus carved mahogany frame with upper panel having reverse painted reserve with...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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Mirror, Glass, Mahogany

American Portrait of George Washington Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American oval portrait of George Washington oil on canvas in the original gilt floral frame and wood back, unsigned, Copied from the original pai...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Osceola in Original Gilt Frame, Circa 1890
By George Catlin
Located in Hollywood, SC
American oil on canvas portrait of Osceola standing with Musket in the original gilt floral frame. Landscape in background, Late 19th century Osceola was a Seminole war chief who le...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Picture Frames

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American Empire picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire picture frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage picture frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, mirrors, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, giltwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire picture frames made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original picture frames, popular names associated with this style include and P.E. Guerin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for picture frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $18,500 while the average work can sell for $960.

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