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What is a gesso frame?
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Gesso is the Italian word for “chalk.” It has been used for the preparation of gilding frames. You can find a variety of gesso picture frames on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Picture Frames
Materials
Gesso, Wood
European 22x27 inch Gilt Gesso Ornamented Picture Frame circa 1850
Located in Hallowell, US
Gilt Gesso ornamented picture framerame, European, 1850.
Rabbet dimensions: 22" x 27"
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XIV Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
American 24x33 inch Hudson River Gilded Gesso Picture Frame Circa 1875
Located in Hallowell, US
Gilded Gesso Picture Frame, American, 1875.
Rabbet Dimensions: 24" x 33.5"
Frame profile: 5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Small Hand Carved Gold Antique Picture Frame
Located in Malibu, CA
Pretty little French Victorian picture frame sits on an ornate round base. Lavish scrolls
Category
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Picture Frames
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Drawing Picture Frame 15 x 12
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and antique late 19th century circa 1880's French Neo-Classical style picture frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Superb Quality Pair Antique Hand Carved High Relief Gilt Wood Photo Frames 19th
Located in London, GB
A superb quality pair of antique hand carved high relief giltwood photo frames Circa 19th Century
Category
Antique 1890s European Baroque Revival Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
