American Mission Bronze Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission bronze easel picture frame with silver deposit border (Heintz Art Metal)
Late 19th Century American Mission American Antique Picture Frames
Bronze
American Mission Bronze Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission bronze easel picture frame with silver deposit border (Heintz Art Metal)
Bronze
American Victorian Velvet Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian blue and green velvet easel picture frame.
American Victorian Silver Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian style rectangular sterling silver easel picture frame with etched scroll design on 3 sides and raised on 2 scroll feet with blue velvet backing.
American Victorian Round Brass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian round brass easel picture frame with twisted design border.
Brass
American Victorian Blue Velvet Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian blue velvet easel picture frame with pleated insert.
American Victorian Silver Oval Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian small oval sterling silver easel picture frame with etched scroll design on frame and standing on scroll base.
American Victorian Silver Oval Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style oval shaped sterling silver easel picture frame standing on 2 small ball feet with green velvet backing.
American Victorian Silver Metal Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style rectangular sterling silver easel picture frame with etched scroll design on 3 sides and raised on 2 scroll feet with blue velvet backing.
American Victorian Style Silver Oval Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style oval sterling silver easel picture frame with narrow acanthus leaf trim on frame and ring top.
American Victorian Style Gilt Metal Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style gilt metal rectangular easel picture frame with leaf design frame and floral corners.
Metal
American Victorian Style Silver Oval Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style oval shaped sterling silver easel picture frame raised on 2 ball feet with green velvet backing.
Pair of American Victorian Tan Leather Picture Frames
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian tan leather easel picture frames with bird on top.
Leather
Large 1870s American Victorian Walnut Picture / Painting Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very large Victorian period walnut mirror or painting frame. 43 1/2 by 55 outside dimensions 33” by 43” opening High quality in very good condition, having original color and finis...
Walnut
American 19th Century Coved Picture Frame. Original Gold Gilding
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American gilt picture frame. Rabbet measures 12.5" x 10.5" Perfect for a 12" x 10" painting
Gold Leaf
Elegant Antique Golden Wooden Picture Frame, 1920, Unattributed Maker
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
It is an ancient gonden wooden frame, perfect for a painting (internal size cm. 66 x 50) or for a mirror. It's elegant , classical, alone it furnishes a wall. ref. O/1886-1.
Fruitwood
Antique Photograph in Carved Wood Frame, American 1860s-1880s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The listing consists of the antique hand carved, gilded, and painted wood frame with the original hand-made glass, housing the antique photograph. The oval photograph, daguerreotype ...
Gold
19th Century Oval American Sand Gilt Oval Portrait Frame
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic American sand gilt oval portrait frame make of carved wood and decorative composite ornamentation, circa 1850
Composition
Large Newcomb Macklin American Painting Frame Stanford White Design, 1915 - 1920
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful Large Impressive Vintage Gilded American Painting Frame created 1915 to 1920. Stanford White Design. Maker: Newcomb Macklin. Gold Metal Leaf - Gesso on Cast Ornament on W...
Wood
Antique American Victorian Hand Carved Burled Wood, Walnut And Gilt Wall Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rather incredible and rare three-tier antique American wall frame that is four inches deep with the first inner frame having hand decorated gilded scroll work. All that gilding dir...
Ebony, Walnut, Burl, Giltwood
American Victorian Photo Album
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian photo album with worn tapestry cover, a metal latch with natural patina, and family photos in light blue matting in the interior. Antique condition.
Metal
Tiffany Studios “Zodiac” Dore Bronze Easel Calendar, Model 943, 20th Century
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional early 20th century dore bronze easel calendar designed and produced by the renowned Tiffany Studios, American. This finely cast bronze calendar features a richly detai...
Bronze
Large Engraved American Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Picture or Photo Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large American Art Deco silver picture or photo frame. In sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
American 19th Century Coved Picture Frame. Original Gold Gilding
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American gilt picture frame. Rabbet measures 12.5" x 10.5" Perfect for a 12" x 10" painting.
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century American Glass Picture Frame, Floral Etching, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1940s) rectangular glass easel picture frame with etched floral design and small brass trimmed corners.
Glass
Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver Picture Frame H & S co.
Sterling Silver
American Feltwork Picture of Fruit in a Footed Bowl, Probably New York State
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Feltwork Picture of Fruit in a Bowl, Probably New York State, Circa 1890-1910 The large framed American feltwork picture is extremely striking with strong original colors.
Textile, Felt
Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Clarence A. Vanderbilt
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by Clarence A. Vanderbilt in New York, circa 1915. Rectangular window and flat surround engraved with loose and fluid leafy ...
Sterling Silver
Antique American Victorian Romantic Double-Heart Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian sterling silver double picture frame, ca 1890.
Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By William B. Kerr & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Rectangular surround with reeded rim and chased rectangle (vacant). Window has acid-etc...
Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By McChesney Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular surround with hand-hammered border and chased tube (vacant); bead and reel rim. Sides plain. With glass, silk lining, a...
Sterling Silver
Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Lebkuecher & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver picture frame. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark, ca 1920. Flat rectangular surround. On front, engine-turned vertical stripes, and horizontal oval (vacant); side...
Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By William B. Kerr & Co., Spaulding & Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Rectangular surround with vertical engine-turned strips and beaded oval (vacant) in leafi...
Sterling Silver
$1,155Sale Price / item|20% Off
American Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By International Silver, Watrous Mfg. Company
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International Silver Co.) in Wallingford, Conn., ca 1920. Rectangular window with curved corners in sam...
Sterling Silver
$1,815Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kerr American Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By William B. Kerr & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in flat surround with acid-etched and stylized leaves at corners and reeded rim. ...
Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1900.
Sterling Silver
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Edwardian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Sweet American Edwardian sterling silver picture frame, circa 1910.
Sterling Silver
Mid 19th century American Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
22k gilded frame with recessed panels, carved twist, and gadrooned outside edge -- this is a beautiful example of 19th century craftsmanship.
19th Century American Federal 19x22 Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
12.5 x 22.5 19th century American Federal picture frame circa 1825 Rabbet dimensions: 12.5" x 22.5" Frame profile: 3.5" Depth: 3" The frame is structurally sound with no ...
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Flat Panel Mahogany Veneer Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
19th century American flat panel Mahogany Veneer 11x17 art frame. 11x17 American 1840 designed canted flat panel Mahogany Veneer antique Picture Frame for canvas art.
Wood, Mahogany
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.
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Gold Leaf Barbizon 18x28 Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
19th century American gold leaf Barbizon picture frame 18.5 x 28 American 1890 gold leaf Barbizon picture frame Rabbet dimensions: 18.5" x 28" Frame profile: 3" Depth: 2"...
Gold Leaf
American 1915 Salvatore Rosa Carved Gilded 30x48 Picture Frame
By Hermann Dudley Murphy
Located in Hallowell, US
30x48 American 1915 Salvatore Rosa Carved Gilded Frame Rabbet Dimensions: 30" x 48" Frame profile: 6" Depth: 4" American hand carved frame in the Salvatore Rosa style, s...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 24 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
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" Depth: 2" **The dimensions provided represent the inner space allotment, or th...
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Style 16x24 Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Style 16x24 picture frame. 16x24 American Louis XV Picture Frame.
Gold Leaf
American 34x45 inch Gold Leaf Barbizon Picture Frame Circa 1880
Located in Hallowell, US
American gold leaf barbizon picture frame, circa 1880.
Gold Leaf
American 18x28 inch Gold Leaf Barbizon Picture Frame circa 1890
Located in Hallowell, US
Barbizon frame with foliate ornament. Gesso and gold leaf.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 20 in W 27 in D 3 in
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Gold Leaf 20x27 Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
20th Century American Arts and Crafts gold leaf picture frame 20x27 20x27.5 American 1915 Arts and Crafts gold leaf picture frame Rabbet Dimensions: 20" x 27.5" Frame prof...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 20.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.75 in
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 22.25" wide by 13.25" high.
Wood
Unavailable
H 16 in W 26 in D 2 in
American 16x26 inch Reverse Cove Gold Leaf Picture Frame Circa 1880
Located in Hallowell, US
American-made reverse cove picture frame, circa 1885.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 25.5 in W 34.5 in D 3 in
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.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 27 in D 3 in
American 21x27 inch Arts and Crafts Carved Picture Frame circa 1915
Located in Hallowell, US
Arts and crafts metal leaf carved picture frame, American, 1915. Rabbet dimensions: 21.5" x 27" Frame profile: 4.5" Depth: 3" **The dimensions provided represent the inner...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 3 in W 39 in D 29 in
American Carved and Metal Leaf Picture Frame, Newcomb Macklin, circa 1925
By Newcomb-Macklin Co.
Located in Hallowell, US
29" x 39" x 3" site size dimensions. Elegant Approx 35" x 45" overall
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 9 in W 14 in D 3 in
American 9x14 inch Folk Art Grain Painted Flat Panel Picture Frame circa 1840
Located in Hallowell, US
19th Century American Folk Art Grain Painted Flat Panel 9x14 picture frame.
Wood
19th Century Hudson River Gold 10x13 Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
19th Century Hudson river gold 10x13 picture frame 10.5x13 American 1875 Hudson river gold leaf picture frame Rabbet Dimensions: 10.5" x 13" Frame profile: 4" Depth: 2" ...
Gold Leaf
Ebonized Pine & Parcel Gilt Bullnose 9x12 Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
American Ebonized Pine & Parcel Gilt w/ Bullnose Frame circa 1915 Rabbet Dimensions: 9" x 12" Frame Profile: 2.5" Early 20th Century.
Pine
23x27 inch Victorian Gold Leaf Picture Frame circa 1840
Located in Hallowell, US
Victorian Gold Leaf Picture Frame, American or English , circa 1840..
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 30.75 in W 46.75 in D 2 in
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 36.5" wide by 20.5" high.
Wood, Paint
American Art Nouveau Carved Gilt Frame
Located in New York, NY
Nicely carved and gilded Art Nouveau frame, circa 1900 Rabbet dimensions: 12 1/4 x 32 7/8 inches Exterior dimensions: 14 5/8 x 35 5/8 inches Moulding width: 1 1/2 inches
Wood
Early 20th century American Impressionist gilded frame.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century American Impressionist frame; gilded applied composition ornament on wood. note: inner liner may be removed. Sight size (opening viewed from front): 14-5/8” x...
Gigantic 19th Century American Beaux-Arts Composition Salon Frame
Located in New York, NY
Huge gilt composition frame circa 1880 with later gilt surface, this would make a spectacular mirror Approximate dimensions Exterior dimensions: 46 1/4 x 62 inches Sight dimensi...
Composition
American Arts and Crafts Carved and Gilded Frame, circa 1920
Located in Hallowell, US
Very good period arts and crafts frame of large size. One of the better maker's but unattributed. Measures: 32" x 36".
Boxwood
Unavailable
H 45.38 in W 65 in D 6 in
1880s American Barbizon Painting Frame; Gilded Cast Ornament on Wood.
Located in New York, NY
PERIOD FRAME 1880s American Barbizon painting frame; gilded cast ornament on wood; oak leaf and acorn top edge with burnished acanthus corners; acanthus cushion with larger leaf corn...
Unavailable
H 17.63 in W 15.5 in D 2 in
c. 1910-15 American Arts & Crafts gilded hand-carved wood frame.
Located in New York, NY
c. 1910-15 American Arts & Crafts gilded hand carved wood frame. JH Miller, Springfield, MA makers. Greek key corner motifs. Bright original gilding. Excellent original condition. ...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
c. 1910-15 American Taos-style gilded hand-carved wood frame.
By J. H. Miller
Located in New York, NY
c. 1910-15 American Arts & Crafts frame. Taos style, JH Miller, Springfield, MA makers, gilded hand carved wood, Bright original gilding. Excellent original condition. Sight size (o...
c. 1915 - 20 American Modernist frame, gesso and gold leaf on wood
Located in New York, NY
c. 1915 - 20 American Modernist frame, gesso and gold leaf on wood; scalloped outer profile, excellent original condition. Sight size (opening from front): 34-1/4” x 28-1/8” Mol...
Gesso
Unavailable
H 17.13 in W 14.13 in D 2 in
c. 1910-20s American Arts and Crafts gilded hand-carved wood frame
Located in New York, NY
c. 1910-20s American Arts and Crafts frame; gilded hand-carved wood, foliate corners, excellent original gilding. sight size (opening viewed from front): 9” x 6” molding width: 4” ...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 3.25 in
c. 1910-20 American Foster Bros. Arts and Crafts frame, gilded hand-carved wood.
By Foster Brothers
Located in New York, NY
IMPORTANT c. 1910-20 American Arts and Crafts frame, gilded hand-carved wood, wide scoop profile, scrolling foliate brocade pattern. Excellent orginal condition. Brass medallion vers...
Classical Period Mahogany Veneered Frame
Located in New York, NY
Second quarter 19th century lap jointed pine frame with thick flame mahogany veneer. Old varnish overcoat, dark reddish color, red stained applied beaded outer moulding
Wood
Hudson River Gilded Frame, circa 1850
Located in Hallowell, US
Approx 15: x 18: site size. Gambose surface, civil war era ernamented frame. Great for a mid-19th C landscape.
Boxwood
Early 19th Century Sully Style Gilt Frame
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century English frame with applied carved corner ornaments, splined corners, original mustard matte paint to sides, original gilding Rabbet: 11 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches C...
Wood
Very Rare Classical Period Bird's Eye Maple Frame
Located in New York, NY
American Classical poplar frame with highly figured Bird's-Eye maple veneer, circa 1840. Exterior dimensions: 26 1/4 x 34 1/4 inches Rabbet dimensions: 17 x 25 1/8 inches Mouldi...
Wood
American Gold Leaf Reverse Cove, Circa 1880
Located in Hallowell, US
Having all original water gilt surface. Overall measurments are aprox 25x27 3/4 Rabbit detentions are Measures: 16x18 3/4.
Wood
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 32.5 in
Rare Matched Pair of 19th Century Classical Period Mahogany Ogee Frames
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding matched pair of robust highly figured book-matched mahogany veneer frames, circa 1830. Fine old finish, retaining original brass hanging loops. Splined corner constructi...
Wood
Unavailable
H 52.25 in W 44 in D 4.25 in
Monumental Antique Carrig Rohane Newcomb Macklin Style Painting Picture Frame
By Hermann Dudley Murphy, Carrig-rohane
Located in Atlanta, GA
This style of frame is mostly associated with the works of the famous American artist and picture frame maker Hermann Dudley Murphy who created the well known and respected American ...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 74 in W 63 in D 5.5 in
Humongous Antique Carrig Rohane Newcomb Macklin Style Picture Painting Frame
By Hermann Dudley Murphy, Carrig-rohane
Located in Atlanta, GA
This style of frame is mostly associated with the works of the famous American artist and picture frame maker Hermann Dudley Murphy who created the well known and respected American ...
Gold Leaf
American Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale American Art Deco, framless, picture-frame style wall mirror has an etched detail and polished chrome hardware.
Chrome
c.1890 American Picture Frame with Mirror
Located in Highwood, IL
Stunning antique American picture frame with loads of scrolling gilt highlights.
Giltwood
c.1890 American Picture Frame with Mirror
Located in Highwood, IL
Gorgeous antique American wood and gesso picture frame with a new beveled mirror.
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H 13.5 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in
20th Century American Sterling Silver Oval Picture Frame by, Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Early 20th century American Art Nouveau sterling silver and wood Oval picture frame by, Tiffany & Co. with hand chased scroll motif throughout, without monogramming, retains its o...
Sterling Silver
Pair of American Folk Art Carved Wood Picture Frames, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of hand carved pine Folk Art style wall hanging picture frames. Wonderfully detailed naturalistic tree branch design.
Pine
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H 12.5 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
20th Century American Sterling Silver and Wood Picture Frame by, Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th century American Art Nouveau sterling silver and wood picture frame by, Tiffany & Co. with hand chased scroll motif throughout, without monogramming, retains its origin...
Sterling Silver
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H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
20th Century American Sterling Silver and Wood Picture Frame by, Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th century American Art Nouveau sterling silver and wood picture frame by, Tiffany & Co. with hand chased scroll motif throughout, without monogramming, retains its origin...
Sterling Silver
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H 14 in W 9 in D 13 in
Antique American "P.E. Guerin, New York, " Pierced Brass Picture Frame circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large antique American Rococo-style with Fleur-de-Lis at top pierced brass picture frame by famous metal foundry "P.E.
Brass
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H 6 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique American Silver on Bronze Bow and Floral Oval Picture Frame Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American silver on bronze bow and floral oval picture frame hallmarked "Royal M Mfg.
Bronze
South American Baroque Giltwood Frame with Heavy Carved Openwork
Located in Astoria, NY
South American Baroque period elaborate giltwood frame with heavy carved openwork. The piece was made in South America during the 18th century and is in remarkable antique condition ...
Giltwood
Unusual Spanish-American War Cast Brass Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American cast brass frame honoring Rear Admiral George Dewey, his portrait above an eagle surrounded by armaments. Marked PL&3Co. on revers. Mirror later, back mounts lacking.
Brass
Pair of Oval American Folk Art Wood Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early - mid 19th century American Folk Art wood frames.
American Gorham Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, circa 1900
By Gorham
Located in Toronto, Ontario
American Gorham sterling silver photograph frame, circa 1900. Rectangular foliate engraved surround decoration. Original back and glass. Silver in very good condition and good thick ...
Sterling Silver
Collection of 4 American Folk Art Tramp Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
Great collection of 4 tramp frames. Three with original paint. Red and silver: 23.5" x 28.5" x 1". opening: 16" x 21.25". Circle in corners: 22" x 26" x 1.5". opening: 13.25" x 1...
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H 11.75 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Large American Jugendstil Deco Sterling Frame, William Kerr, circa 1900
By William B. Kerr & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large American Jugendstil Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, William Kerr, circa 1900. Stunning design, surround with pierced and engraved decoration. Original back and glass...
Sterling Silver
Little Nemo by American Cartoonist Winsor McCay January 2 1910 Framed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great example of January 2 1010, framed. The last picture is the original colors, the one that is framed has faded due to age.
Paper
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H 37 in W 23 in D 3 in
American Southwest Folk Art Carved Wood Frame with Porcelain and Metal Elements
Located in Astoria, NY
American Southwest Folk Art frame in hand carved and painted wood, assembled with white porcelain studs and dangles, metal elements and applied tin elements on the back side. Found i...
Metal, Tin
Antique Newcomb Macklin Carved Impressionist Frame
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique carved and gilded arts and crafts frame. Gold leaf. Attributed to Newcomb Macklin. Circa 1920's. Will fit 16" x 24". Molding measures 4". Rabbet measures 16.25" x 24.25". Sit...
Gold Leaf
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