19th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Dutch oil on canvas of an old man smoking a pipe which is part of a suite I have seven of these lifestyle, nat...
Pine, Paint
$524Sale Price|20% Off
Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 5 engravings by Jacques Renaud Bernard representing the parade hall and the apartments of the Duchess of Orleans at the Royal Palace in Paris, architectural ensemble...
Paper
Antique Gold-Plated Ormolu Picture Frame France, 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exquisite antique French photo frame from the Belle Époque era, richly adorned with ornate gilt metal detailing and elevated on elegant ball feet. The thick bevelled crystal glass...
Metal, Ormolu
Victorian Enameled Brass Horseshoe Picture Frame, Circa 1890, France
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian enamel and brass easel picture frame of two horse shoes with crossed swords.
Enamel
Antique Ornate Mirror Cast Bronze Picture Frame, France 1900
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very rare luxurious table mirror, France, 1900. Produced using traditional bronze casting technology. Fits perfectly into any classic or vintage interior. It will be a good gift fo...
Bronze
Antique Giltwood Picture Frame Decorative Classical Gold Wall Art Display Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Antique Giltwood Picture Frame Decorative Classical Gold Wall Art Display Frame likely to be French, late 19th century giltwood picture frame Overall size: 18 x 14 inches Internal re...
Plaster, Wood
Antique French Portrait Napoléon Josephine Painting Ormolu Picture Frame 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning example of a pair of oil on card Paintings depicting Napoleon and Josephine in oval form within a gilt frame and under cushioned glass, on an ivorine ground complete with or...
Ormolu
Beautiful Chip Carving Picture Frame Antique Folk Art, Print of Louis XV. France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely picture frame made of hand carved wood, made in Sweden with a print of King Louis the XV. from France.
Wood, Glass
Art Deco Sabino, Rare Lit Table Lamp Photograph / Picture Frame. France 1920´s
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Art Deco Sabino Iluminated Picture / Photograph Frame. Perfect night lamp. Made of clear and frosted glass depicting two peacocks facing each other, on a silvered metal base.
Bronze
Cavalier Soldier Picture in Bronze and Pearl Frame
Located in Tampa, FL
Painting of a cavalier soldier or an aristocrat on ivory signed cannot make out the signature it is a bronze jewelry frame with tiny pearls all the way around ten pearls all together...
Bronze
17th Century King Charles II of England Framed Picture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King Charles II of England By Robert White, after Unknown artist line engraving, published 1680
Other
Ultra-Rare 1900 Picture Frame Clip Paperweight - Antique Glass Decor
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This ultra-rare picture frame clip, designed as a paperweight, dates back to around 1900. It features a beautifully crafted glass frame that can hold a photograph, with a distinct an...
Brass
Empire Style Handcrafted Wall Picture Frame with Figural Bronze Ornaments
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully crafted patinated nutwood picture frame or mirror with original glass panels. There is something about antique home accessories that cannot be found in modern o...
Bronze
Automaton Picture clock in square frame with oval aperture and windmill
Located in London, GB
This superb work of art combines the beauty of a painting with the mechanical complicities of an automaton and clock. Depicting a rural scene, the clock is integrated into the church...
Gesso
Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Clever designs and perfect condition pair of antique jewelry boxes with curved tops + photo frame with curved front. The burl or burr nutwood that was used to create these two stunn...
Brass, Metal
Vintage late 19th C Ornate Gold Baroque Picture or mirror Frame Rococo Oval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: • Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm) • Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm) • Depth: 0.5–1 in (1.27–2.54 cm) Materials: Solid cast metal with original gilded gold finish Style Tags: Vi...
Metal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Victorian Sterling Silver Easel Frame with Cupids, France, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian sterling silver easel picture frame with embossed cupids and scroll design.
Silver
Lucie Renaudot, Large-Scale Modernist Armchair
By Lucie Renaudot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pictured in period documentation. Beech frame and leather upholstering.
Beech
$824Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze Frame with Room for 7 Pictures
Located in New York, NY
French Belle Epoque gilt-bronze triptych picture frame, ca 1900.
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XIV Mirror
Located in New York, NY
18th century French Louis carved and gilt mirror frame with inlaid mirror panels. Carved flower corner ornaments.
Giltwood
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.
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