English Victorian Oval Silver Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style oval sterling silver easel picture frame with engraved floral and scroll
Silver
Automaton Picture clock in square frame with oval aperture and windmill
Located in London, GB
giltwood and gesso frame. Also within the painting is automaton windmill, again integrated into the picture
Gesso
$250
H 11.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
Vintage late 19th C Ornate Gold Baroque Picture or mirror Frame Rococo Oval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
picture frame, a striking example of Rococo Revival design. Crafted from solid cast metal with a warm
Metal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
$1,498
H 1.8 in W 0.74 in
Antique Fancy 18k Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Picture Portrait Frame Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
pendant offering a wonderful, authentic look. P.S. the picture in the oval frame measures: 19.5x14.2mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$350
H 7 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in
Small Late 19th Century Silk Painting Depicting Boy and Rabbit in Oval Frame
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small late 19th century silk painting depicting boy and rabbit in oval frame Picture of a young
Silk, Paint
$799 / item
H 12 in W 14 in D 1 in
Antique Regency George Morland Hand Colored Stipple Engraving Lady Gilt Frame
By George Morland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
very elegant Lady with her Dog, complete with its original giltwood oval frame. This picture is
Giltwood
Antique Chinese Export Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Chinese export silver picture frame. Oval window in shaped surround with
Silver
Picture frames have the distinct role of presenting artwork in your home. A good frame can elevate the appearance of a fine oil painting or provocative fine-art photograph. From ornate handcrafted designs to streamlined wooden styles, some antique, new and vintage picture frames have become stand-alone pieces of art on their own.
Frames were originally a part of paintings themselves before they were separate structures carved from walnut and other woods for use with items like portrait paintings and mirrors. The design of frames evolved in Renaissance-era Italy, where an artist might create his own gilded or painted frame. Today, there are all kinds of picture frames made from a variety of materials, including silver, bronze and acrylic.
Displaying art in the home is an art in and of itself, and trends and new art movements have dictated how picture frames have been integrated into home interiors over the years. When Abstract Expressionist art emerged during the 1930s, for example, collectors utilized minimalist frames to hang abstract works or dispensed with frames entirely. Today, mixing mediums and frame designs make for endless combinations, but knowing how to arrange wall art can help even if you’re feeling adventurous.
Whether it’s a dark wood frame for your landscape paintings, a sleek chrome mid-century modern frame to show off your black-and-white photography or a bold Art Deco frame that might completely outshine its subject, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage picture frames on 1stDibs.
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