Picture Frames

Murano Sub line glass object by artist Raffael Eros Beautiful Murano glass panel made by master and artist Raffael Eros with fused glass, featuring glass canes, transparent colours, handmade Murrine and opaque lines. Powder-coated iron frame. Single piece. Warranty certificate included. Eros RAFFAEL (Murano (Venice) 1970) Raffael started his artistic career at the age of 14. He collaborated with the best Murano masters, from whom he acquired the ability to manipulate glass in all techniques. Over time, he found it necessary to combine his work with art as a means of creativity. It is presented with works that include the processes: blown, solid, glass fusion, lamp, ground. Eros carries out all processing stages personally. 20TH CENTURY - NEW IDENTITY AND THE ART OF MURANO GLASS In the beginning of the 20th century, the master glassmakers of Murano were still enamored with reproducing classical styles and rediscovering ancient techniques, which was evident at Murano and Venice Exhibition of Choice Glass and Glass Objects staged in 1895 inside Murano City Hall. The rules of the exhibition dictated that the works showcased be reproductions of antique glassware. This important event was well attended by international collectors and glass admirers who greatly appreciated the works rooted in unique Murano tradition. The best works of Murano artists were on display; many were a product of an important glassmaking technique called Murrino (mosaic), which was rediscovered at the end of the 19th century by Vittorio Zuffi while working for Fratelli Toso. This technique originally emerged in the 16th century in an effort to imitate ancient Roman vases. Murano’s famous firm Artisti Barovier received the Honorary Diploma and the Gold Medal. Other artists enjoying popularity in Murano at the time were Salviati, Testolini, and The Toso Brothers (Fratelli Toso). The year 1895 was also the time of the first Venice Biennial exhibition where new works of art in avant-garde and art nouveau styles were showcased. This highlighted the gap between the modern trends gaining strength in Europe at the time and the works of Murano artisans who were deeply attached to the styles and methods of the past. This gap became even more obvious at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1900, followed by Expositions of Decorative Arts in Turin in 1902 and Milan in 1906. Some Murano artisans, like Vittorio Toso Borella, became receptive to the new winds blowing on the art scene and started to produce works in art nouveaustyle. Though he originally got mixed reviews for the works he exhibited at Ca’ Pesaro in 1909, Vittorio went on to produce masterpieces that later became universally appreciated. Ca’ Pesaro, unlike Venice Biennial, became an exhibition embracing new artistic trends and showcasing many works in art vouveau style by young artists such as Gino Rossi, Arturo Martini, and Guido Marussig. One of the artists, Vittorio Zecchin, collaborated extensively with Artisti Barovier to create designs for their famous glassware. In the 1920s, art nouveau slowly got replaced by more modern styles with simpler, cleaner, and more functional designs. Art deco took the center stage and with it came less decorated objects with softer lines and more focus on glassware as part of interior design, not a piece of art in and of itself. A new company, Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Capellin Venini, founded in 1921 under Vittorio Zecchin as its head designer became the champion of this style. A little later, in the late 1920s to early 1930s, another important trend arose in Murano led by Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Capellin & Co. and Vetreria Artistica Barovier. The trend was glass animals, which remain popular even today. Other important innovations championed in 1930s and continued in early 1940s were production of glass statues of female nudes and classical figures of boxers and gods, engraving on glass, modern lighting fixtures, perfectly proportioned transparent glass tableware, and the invention of vetro sommerso ? a technique allowing to produce thick glassware with one color on the outside and another on the inside. During World War II the industry did not thrive, but as soon as the war was over the glass masters of Murano returned to their art and created pieces deeply rooted in interior design trends of that time with focus on minimalism, functionality, and simplicity. To support these trends Murano artists and artisans returned to techniques of the past such as filigree, murrino, and lattimo. From that point onwards Murano saw continued exploration of styles and techniques striving to find a happy medium...

Set of 3 delicate silk hand painted rigid fans (Pay-Pay) from China with floral and birds decoration. China End of 19th beginning of the 20th century. Some tiny holes in the silk...

Beautiful and original wall art in the shape of the US depicting the American Flag along with all it states. This piece of Americana dates from the 1990s and the artist is unknown. T...

Large Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark, ca 1910. Rectangular window in curvilinear shaped surround. Corner frames inset and entwined ...

Antique frame for photos. Bronze with gilding, Mahogany. Louis XVI style. 1880s, 19th century, France. The antique bronze frame with g...

Outstanding French dore bronze ormolu & mother of pearl picture / photo frame with easel back.

This is a lovely French Hollywood Regency glass picture photo frame. The piece features a transparent glass slab with a geometric design and refined chromed metal framing, turning ar...

Large Flemish verdure tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a tranquil scene in a woodland setting, with stately trees at right and left in the foreground, with an exotic bird resting in the grass beneath their shadow, and further trees in some grassy knolls in the middle distance and background. Enclosed within a scrolling foliate border. Wool with silk inlay. Complete with backing. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...

TIS frame was commissioned in NYC for $6500 to frame the most famous American painting: Max schmidt in a single skull by Thomas EAKINS. iT was later replaced by another frame. The...

Del Conte sterling silver frame (8.25 in. x 6.5 in.) with tan zebra and wood detail. Designer frame with glass insert and sterling silver rim. Del Conte was established in the 19...

Square table frame for round photos diameter cm. 7, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guillochè, with bord...

A sophisticated picture photo frame crafted by Italian designer Gucci. The piece boasts a chromed metal framing with a nautical design featuring an anchor and boat fittings. The back and easel are made of high-gloss walnut...

Superb frame in wood and gilded stucco with very generous friezes of pearls, stripes of heart, acanthus leaves and laurels. Work from the 19th century, Napoleon III period Dimensio...

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of a garland of flowers with oval border interna...

Art Nouveau Period, sterling silver, wood-backed picture frame, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1903, H. Matthews - maker. Frame measures 4 1/2 inches high (at highest point) x...

A captivating pair of 17th-century Limoges enamel plaques by Jacques Laudin II of the renowned Laudin family dynasty of enamellers. Entitled ‘Jesus Amabilis’ and ‘Mater Amabilis’ fea...

1980s silver plate picture frame by Maison Gucci.

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, with French Empire Louis XVI style border and rich ornamentation around th...

Charming red chalk study of a woman from the First Empire period, 19th century. Study of a woman in elegant costume typical of the Napoleon I period, sitting on a chair and turned 3/...

A rare large English solid silver photograph frame with a magnificent sporting / Tennis theme with mounted net and two Tennis rackets. The back is created in solid English Oak wit...

Joseph Henderson (Scottish, 1832-1908) oil on canvas Oil on canvas from xix century signed J Henderson with original frame. Painted on canvas under glass....

Art-Deco Style Frame made in frosted crystal by Lalique France. Model created in the 2000s. Original mounted in nickel-plated metal. Engraved signature on the edge. Perfect cond...

Nice painting on silk. It represents a bird, more precisely a woodpecker, on a branch with pretty pink and white flowers. The painted fabric is surrounde...

Framework. Gilded and polychrome wood, 17th century. Presents loss in lower left area. Frame made of carved wood gilded and polychrome in certain areas that presents a decoration bas...

This poster is from a Picasso Exhibition in 1960 . The poster was created to market the exhibition of Lino Cuts created by Pablo Picasso. Posters from this era are now scarce. The po...

A gorgeous petite micro mosaic picture frame. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabi...

Rectangular wooden picture frame with oval glass space for the photo by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The original label is still attached in the back, as sh...

Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and green Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy Measures:...

Round photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of garlands of flowers in t...

American nautical oil on canvas of two masted schooner yacht under full sail with American flag, crew on deck, second vessel in distance, and mounted in a silver gilt frame, Early 20...

Square table frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with edges in French Empire Napoleon III style. External cm. 18 x 18, internal c...

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with 2 oval borders internal size cm. 4 x 5.2 and ornaments with festoons a...

Rectangular frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fired enamel spotted tiger fur type in a modern contemporary style. External measurements cm. 14 x 17.5, i...

It is very rare to find a pair of these frames of this large size, quality and complexity. The pieces have been hand carved and assembled like a 3-dimensional puzzle. The pitch pine ...

Always highly sought-after, this bronze dore photograph frame is lucky enough to be decorated with a series of gilded bronze bees mounted onto the cream col...

Italian silver metal naval picture frame. Antique and handsomely charming unique standing picture frame of nautical design consisting of and anchor, paddles and chain surrounding a s...

Charming oil on canvas representing a countryside landscape crossed by a stream, at the edge of which a tree has grown and is reflected in it. In the background, to the right of the ...

This antique hand-carved frame is unsigned, but originated from Canada and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Folk Art style. The frame is composed of solid walnut an...

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear and pink Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy Measures: H...

Fine quality and rare snakeskin picture frame with glass and leather stand at the back. The snakeskin clad side clips move to enable you to place the picture in the frame. The snakes...

Colorful sailing print showing the Kaiser at the helm of his beloved yacht meteor with crew on deck racing in a regatta. Matted and framed. Weight: 5 l...

Small jugendstil picture frame Vienna around 1908. Polished and stove enameled.

A bronze empire style small picture frame is from the turn of the century. The precious frame still has its original silk moire fabric inside from when it...

Beautiful Mid-Century picture frame made in Italy in the late 1970s. This brass frame is covered by fossil stone and brass marquetry, with brown velvet on the back. The mix of brass ...

An Italian popolar oil on canvas depicting Madonna and baby Jesus, framed in a hand carved fruitwood frame. It's in perfect conditions.

Baroque style Florentine painted and giltwood picture or mirror frame - expertly hand carved from one solid piece of wood - featuring robust gilded laurel leaf carving to the raised front - surrounded by red lacquer to the curving sides - all surrounded by an undulating ribbon border - replaced hanger to the back - unsigned - Italy - 18th century. Excellent antique condition - vintage replacement...

Italian Baroque picture frame in solid gilt and dark green wood, Vittoria frame is hand carved by master Italian crafter in Tuscany. Most elaborated foliag...

Beautifully detailed Belle Epoque French jeweled gilt brass oval photograph frame. The intricate border design composed of flowers with multicolored faceted glass gem centers intertw...

An excellent early example of an engine turned silver photograph frame and a fabulous large size. The back retains the original wooden backing with it's shaped folding easel stand. ...

Rabbit size: 28" x 36 Really good American or English gilt Gesso Frame, Barbizon late 19th C. Having cast gesso ornament made by a master frame maker of outstanding quality. Good ...

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and with convex border with enamelled lines, on which are applied interlace...

O/7380 - Elegant large golden frame : I have not put the mirror to facilitate transport, but I can put it on request. Its decoration is particular, different from the usual classic ...

Pair of gilt bronze picture photo frames with lions and royal crowns, Belgium, circa the 1930s. A magnificent pair of gilt bronze table photo or picture frames. These beautiful frames feature heraldic lions and a coat of arms of Belgium that bears a lion, known as Leo Belgicus / the Belgian lion...

The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...

Antique 19th century Victorian Ebonized banding mirror / frame This Frame is already set up as a Mirror. Glass mirror is in nice condition.

An antique Italian painting offers enamel on copper portrait of a Classical woman seated in reticulated foliate giltwood frame, artist signed with initials as photographed, 19th cent...

An amazing solid brass picture frame designed by Tommaso Barbi and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it's signed on the back side, bras...

Antique wood frame with black felt interior. By unnknown artist, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...