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What is a gilded picture frame?
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The surface of a gilded picture frame has been treated with an application of gold or silver leaf (or an imitation, perhaps a treatment made from metal alloys). Gilding is a timeless decorative technique — centuries ago, members of the upper class preferred that many household objects be gilded. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary gilded picture frames from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Antique French 19th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent 19th century French hand crafted and gold gilded picture frame. An incredible detailed
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
19th Century European Gesso, Wood & Gilded Picture Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century European Gesso, wood & gilded picture frame
Paul Schurr, Berlin, Germany
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Antique Late 19th Century German Picture Frames
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Giltwood, Gesso, Wood
Art Deco Gilded Picture Frame with Original Outwardly Curved Glass Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco gilded picture frame with original outwardly curved glass around 1920s
The picture is
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
American 17x22 inch Hudson River Gilded Picture Frame circa 1875
Located in Hallowell, US
Hudson River Gold Leaf Frame, Cove Gilded picture frame for canvas art, circa 1875. American. Acorn
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
American 25x34 inch Louis XV Style Gilded Picture Frame circa 1890
Located in Hallowell, US
American Gilt Picture Frame for canvas art in Louis XV Style, circa 1890. Restored and with both
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Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XV Picture Frames
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Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Italian Wooden Carved Picture Frames
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of antique gilded picture frames. The frames are made of wood, hand carved with
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Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Revival Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
