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Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Ellen Mary Rope for Della Robbia. Small picture frame with three plaster plaques
Ellen Mary Rope for Della Robbia. Small picture frame with three plaster plaques

Ellen Mary Rope for Della Robbia. Small picture frame with three plaster plaques

By Della Robbia

Located in London, GB

Ellen Mary Rope for Della Robbia Pottery. A small picture frame with three plaster plaques in their

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Pottery, Beech

19th Century Wood and Plaster Italian Antique Frame, 1880
19th Century Wood and Plaster Italian Antique Frame, 1880

19th Century Wood and Plaster Italian Antique Frame, 1880

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian frame from the late 19th century. Richly carved and chiseled wood and plaster furniture

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1880s Italian Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Gesso, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Signed Plaster Portrait in a Cambered Frame, 1869s
19th Century Napoleon III Signed Plaster Portrait in a Cambered Frame, 1869s

19th Century Napoleon III Signed Plaster Portrait in a Cambered Frame, 1869s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice and rare 19th century plaster portrait signed by ED.Devaulx and dated 1869 in cambered

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1860s French Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood

Huge 19th Century Gilded Frame
Huge 19th Century Gilded Frame

Huge 19th Century Gilded Frame

$4,725

H 87.8 in W 56.3 in D 5.91 in

Huge 19th Century Gilded Frame

Located in Ongar, GB

A huge 19th century gilded frame made from plaster and wood which has it's original gilding. The

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19th Century French Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster

Early circa 19th Century Hand-carved Wooden Two Tier Continuous Frame
Early circa 19th Century Hand-carved Wooden Two Tier Continuous Frame

Early circa 19th Century Hand-carved Wooden Two Tier Continuous Frame

$6,400Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 34.5 in W 30.75 in D 2.75 in

Early circa 19th Century Hand-carved Wooden Two Tier Continuous Frame

Located in Louisville, KY

designs using gilded plaster over top of the solid wood frame. Extremely rare design and surface

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Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Giltwood

Swedish Diorama of the "Flying Cloud"
Swedish Diorama of the "Flying Cloud"

Swedish Diorama of the "Flying Cloud"

$2,091

H 22 in W 36.5 in D 6 in

Swedish Diorama of the "Flying Cloud"

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good late 19th Century Swedish diorama of the "Flying Cloud". 1890

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19th Century Swedish Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Walnut, Pine

English Diorama of "Queen Anne"
English Diorama of "Queen Anne"

English Diorama of "Queen Anne"

$1,484

H 21 in W 33 in D 6.5 in

English Diorama of "Queen Anne"

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good late 19th Century Cornish diorama of Queen Anne. 1890

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19th Century English Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Walnut, Pine

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Framed Plaster Seals
Framed Plaster Seals

Framed Plaster Seals

Unavailable

H 25 in W 20 in D 2.5 in

Framed Plaster Seals

Located in Seattle, WA

An 18th century Italian carved and gilt frame set with a collection of antique plaster wax seals of

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Plaster

Late 19th Century Spanish Ispanic Alhambra Picture Miror Frame
Late 19th Century Spanish Ispanic Alhambra Picture Miror Frame

Late 19th Century Spanish Ispanic Alhambra Picture Miror Frame

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H 19.69 in W 15.36 in D 0.79 in

Late 19th Century Spanish Ispanic Alhambra Picture Miror Frame

Located in Biarritz, FR

Alhambra plaster moulded, carved in plaster representing part of an interior from one of the

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Late 19th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Large Gilded Frame
Large Gilded Frame

Large Gilded Frame

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H 51.5 in W 81.25 in D 2 in

Large Gilded Frame

Located in Culver City, CA

This wonderful large wooden frame has detailed applied plaster patterns that have been gilt with

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Mid-19th Century European Empire Revival Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Gesso, Plaster, Wood

Newcomb Macklin Giltwood Frame
Newcomb Macklin Giltwood Frame

Newcomb Macklin Giltwood Frame

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H 40.5 in W 30.38 in D 1.38 in

Newcomb Macklin Giltwood Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic Renaissance revival style frame dates to the 1920s-1930s and was created by

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Plaster

19th Century Empire French Frame
19th Century Empire French Frame

19th Century Empire French Frame

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H 59.06 in W 43.31 in D 2.37 in

19th Century Empire French Frame

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Early 19th century Empire wood an plaster French frame.

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Early 18th Century French Empire Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair of English Victorian Gothic Stick Style Faux Bois and Gilt Frames
Pair of English Victorian Gothic Stick Style Faux Bois and Gilt Frames

Pair of English Victorian Gothic Stick Style Faux Bois and Gilt Frames

Located in Southampton, NY

gilt frames. Each corner has a gilt scalloped edge diamond shaped decoration. The exterior of each side

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1870s English Victorian Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

20th Century Giltwood and Plaster French Frame, 1920
20th Century Giltwood and Plaster French Frame, 1920

20th Century Giltwood and Plaster French Frame, 1920

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H 40.16 in W 52.37 in D 5.12 in

20th Century Giltwood and Plaster French Frame, 1920

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French frame from the early 20th century. Furniture in finely chiseled and gilded wood and plaster

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Early 20th Century French Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Large 19th Century Bronzed French Picture / Art Presentation Frame
Large 19th Century Bronzed French Picture / Art Presentation Frame

Large 19th Century Bronzed French Picture / Art Presentation Frame

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Large 19th Century Bronzed French Picture- or Art Presentation Frame. Heavy and in a very nice

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Opulent 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gold Leaf, Giltwood and Plaster Frame
Opulent 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gold Leaf, Giltwood and Plaster Frame

Opulent 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gold Leaf, Giltwood and Plaster Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

composed of wood, plaster, old original gold leaf, and later gilding. The frame was made in the middle

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Fine Aethetic Frame
A Fine Aethetic Frame

A Fine Aethetic Frame

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H 15 in W 13 in

A Fine Aethetic Frame

Located in NYC, NY

/> Outside frame: 13"x15" Inside: 8"x10"

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Early 20th Century American Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Grand Tour Framed Intaglio
Grand Tour Framed Intaglio

Grand Tour Framed Intaglio

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H 58.25 in W 39.5 in D 2.75 in

Grand Tour Framed Intaglio

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Twenty framed recast Grand Tour intaglios. The frame is made from antique Italian architrave and

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19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Parchment Paper

A Pair of Fine Art Deco Frames suitable as mirrors.
A Pair of Fine Art Deco Frames suitable as mirrors.

A Pair of Fine Art Deco Frames suitable as mirrors.

Located in NYC, NY

A fine pair of art deco frames with a plaster on wood relief of abstracted sun and waves.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Large 19th Century Custom Museum Gilt painting/mirror Frame
Large 19th Century Custom Museum Gilt painting/mirror Frame

Large 19th Century Custom Museum Gilt painting/mirror Frame

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century custom made museum quality frame. Highly carved and embellished gilt plaster over

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19th Century Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Fine 1900's French Impressionist Wooden Picture Frame
Fine 1900's French Impressionist Wooden Picture Frame

Fine 1900's French Impressionist Wooden Picture Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Superb quality early 1900's French wooden picture frame with plaster moulding. The work would have

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Set of 3 Early 20th Century Picture Frames in Louis XVI-Style
Set of 3 Early 20th Century Picture Frames in Louis XVI-Style

Set of 3 Early 20th Century Picture Frames in Louis XVI-Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Nice set of three identical photo frames. The frames are made of wood, treated with plaster and

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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Large Baroque-Style Painting or Mirror Frame
Large Baroque-Style Painting or Mirror Frame

Large Baroque-Style Painting or Mirror Frame

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H 56.25 in W 41.5 in D 4 in

Large Baroque-Style Painting or Mirror Frame

Located in Soquel, CA

Substantial giltwood Baroque-style frame from Europe. Would be a grand finishing touch for a

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Early 20th Century German Baroque Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Victorian Deep Well Walnut Frame with Gilt Accents, Matted Under Glass
Victorian Deep Well Walnut Frame with Gilt Accents, Matted Under Glass

Victorian Deep Well Walnut Frame with Gilt Accents, Matted Under Glass

Located in Doylestown, PA

Victorian deep well walnut and etched plaster frame matted under glass, late 19th-early 20th

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Walnut

Moorish Arab Picture Frame with Rare Queen of Sheba Color Lithograph by F. Beda
Moorish Arab Picture Frame with Rare Queen of Sheba Color Lithograph by F. Beda

Moorish Arab Picture Frame with Rare Queen of Sheba Color Lithograph by F. Beda

By Francesco Beda

Located in Lisse, NL

the rare Francesco Beda lithograph that it holds. The handcrafted, molded plaster frame with its

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Late 19th Century Italian Moorish Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Turn of the Century Stanford White Frame

Turn of the Century Stanford White Frame

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H 54.5 in W 30 in D 3 in

Turn of the Century Stanford White Frame

By Stanford White

Located in New York, NY

Rare Stanford White designed frame from turn of the century era.

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Early 1900s American Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Plaster

An Antique Gilt Plaster and Wood Picture Frame.
An Antique Gilt Plaster and Wood Picture Frame.

An Antique Gilt Plaster and Wood Picture Frame.

Located in New York, NY

The square frame modeled with plaster and gilt.

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19th Century French Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Plaster

French Frame
French Frame

French Frame

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H 22 in W 26 in D 3 in

French Frame

Located in Seattle, WA

A mid 19th century French gilt renaissance revival frame with Cherubs or Seraphim decorating the

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19th Century French Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Plaster, Gesso

Large Ornate Gilt Overmantel Mirror
Large Ornate Gilt Overmantel Mirror

Large Ornate Gilt Overmantel Mirror

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H 71 in W 42.5 in D 4.5 in

Large Ornate Gilt Overmantel Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gilt mirror with applied ornaments; the stiles resembling bamboo; the crest rail featuring a beribboned basket of flowers; the center plate bevelled

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Early 20th Century French Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Plaster, Mirror

Massive Gilt Plaster Frame
Massive Gilt Plaster Frame

Massive Gilt Plaster Frame

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H 72.875 in W 109.75 in D 5 in

Massive Gilt Plaster Frame

Located in New York, NY

Impressively large plaster gilt frame. Delicate carvings run the length of the frame. Possibly a

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Late 19th Century European Antique Plaster Picture Frames

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Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

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Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Baroque gilded painting frame in wood, France ca. 1900
Baroque gilded painting frame in wood, France ca. 1900

Baroque gilded painting frame in wood, France ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / gilded frame / wood / Antique / Baroque / Rococo A stunning gilded wooden painting frame, crafted in France around 1900. This piece has some some small signs of use ...

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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Giltwood Picture Frame. English 18th Century
Antique Giltwood Picture Frame. English 18th Century

Antique Giltwood Picture Frame. English 18th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely Georgian giltwood picture frame Carved pine with shallow gesso and gilt Original patina Internally or sight measures 19.25 x 24 inches. 48.5 x 61 cm Free UK shipping

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame
Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame

Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame

Located in Doha, QA

Magnificent 18th century French hand carved and gold gilded frame. An incredible detailed work. The frame looks Royal and luxurious. Dimensions of the interior painting size to fit a...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Gold

19th Century Italian Frame in Renaissance Style Wood Marquetry.
19th Century Italian Frame in Renaissance Style Wood Marquetry.

19th Century Italian Frame in Renaissance Style Wood Marquetry.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century Italian frame in Renaissance style wood marquetry. 19th century Italian Renaissance style wood marquetry frame. Frame: H: 25.5cm, W: 20cm, D: 1cm Interior view: H: 14,8...

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gilt Framed Mirror
19th Century French Gilt Framed Mirror

19th Century French Gilt Framed Mirror

$802

H 26.38 in W 21.07 in D 1.58 in

19th Century French Gilt Framed Mirror

Located in Ongar, GB

A lovely 19th century French gilt framed mirror in nice distressed condition with original foxed glass mirror plate. The wood and gesso frame has nice wear to the gilding giving it a...

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19th Century French Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Giltwood Frame
Large Antique Giltwood Frame

Large Antique Giltwood Frame

$2,635Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.77 in W 57.09 in D 2.96 in

Large Antique Giltwood Frame

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/6498 - Large rich giltwood frame, perfect for a mirror or for an important painting. For a mirror it's better to mount by Yourself, due to transport problems : on request I can do,...

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1890s French Baroque Revival Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Giltwood Frame
18th Century French Giltwood Frame

18th Century French Giltwood Frame

$2,588

H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in

18th Century French Giltwood Frame

Located in Roma, IT

Important, beautiful gilded and carved wooden frame with typical 18th century French motifs Excellent condition Internal dimensions cm 20.8 x 26.8 This artwork, never before on the...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Giltwood Florentine Frame
19th Century Italian Giltwood Florentine Frame

19th Century Italian Giltwood Florentine Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century Italian carved and giltwood frame. Makes an elegant statement! Circa 1850. 36w x 41 h

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19th Century Italian Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Continental 18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting in Its Original Giltwood Frame
Continental 18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting in Its Original Giltwood Frame

Continental 18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting in Its Original Giltwood Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and extremely decorative Continental 18th century oil on canvas painting in its original giltwood frame. The wonderfully executed painting depicts a handsome young man...

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18th Century Unknown Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Large Early Baroque Frame, “Regina Coeli” Italy, late 16th / early 17th Century
Large Early Baroque Frame, “Regina Coeli” Italy, late 16th / early 17th Century

Large Early Baroque Frame, “Regina Coeli” Italy, late 16th / early 17th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A large gilded Baroque frame made of carved wood with stucco applications, partially polychrome-painted. Inner dimensions: 116 x 78 cm The tall, rectangular frame is crowned by a lar...

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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

1880s Large American Gilt Antique Frame
1880s Large American Gilt Antique Frame

1880s Large American Gilt Antique Frame

$9,500

H 69 in W 54.5 in D 10 in

1880s Large American Gilt Antique Frame

Located in Jacksonville, FL

1880s Large American Gilt Antique Frame Frame Size: Wight: 54.50″ X Height: 69″ Thickness: 10″ Picture Size: Wight: 36.60″ X Height: 50.50″ Bin Code 579

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1880s Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame
Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

$2,235

H 7.88 in W 6.5 in D 1.58 in

Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Italian Empire original giltwood frame. Early 19th Century Internal measurements cm 13 x 10 Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certifica...

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Very Large Renaissance Revival Gilded French Frame 19th Century, Circa 1835
Very Large Renaissance Revival Gilded French Frame 19th Century, Circa 1835

Very Large Renaissance Revival Gilded French Frame 19th Century, Circa 1835

Located in PARIS, FR

Very large Renaissance revival frame, wood and stucco gilded, second quarter of the 19th century, circa 1835, French « Troubadour » style. Two etiquettes at back indicate that he fr...

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1830s French Renaissance Revival Antique Plaster Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

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Antique Plaster Picture Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique plaster picture frames is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plaster, wood and gesso, all antique plaster picture frames available were constructed with great care. Antique plaster picture frames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique plaster picture frames are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Empire and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique plaster picture frames are appealing in their simplicity, but Francesco Beda and Stanford White produced popular antique plaster picture frames that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Plaster Picture Frames?

Antique plaster picture frames can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,120, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right Picture-frames for You

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.

Questions About Antique Plaster Picture Frames
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles on 1stDibs.