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Picture Frames For Sale
Antique Picture Frame, Photoframe, Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful picture frame with rich ornaments from the late 19th century with antique photo of a young lady.
The origin of this exceptional piece is France.
Nicely chiseled bronze wo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Collection of Four Italian 1950's Florentine Gilt Mirrors
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Great grouping of Florentine gilt mirrors from Italy. This charming mirror collection includes three wooden and one resin. Can be used in a grou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Owl Butterfly with frame - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Owl embalmed butterfly species.
Suffed brown butterfly with frame, 1970s.
19 x 25 cm.
Good conditions!
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
Art Deco Skyscraper Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930's Art Deco Modernist picture frame in what appears to be a bronze coloured type metal with glass inserts. The two pieces of glass slot into the side stands which a...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
Early circa 19th Century Hand-carved Wooden Two Tier Continuous Frame
Located in Louisville, KY
This intricate two-tier frame was created in the early to mid 19th century. Made from hand carved wood with intricate cut-outs, this extraordinary frame was then built up into the m...
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Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Murano Art Mirror and Brass Picture Frames, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid setting from the second half of the last century, The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time.
The frame is composed of a wooden structure on which small Murano mirrors...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Decorative Marquetry Panels by Frank Brangwyn
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a pair of ravishing Art Deco decorative wood intarsia panels. The artist Sir Frank Brangwyn for Rowley used a variety of woods in several shades of brow...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
"Romans Holiday" Pink Murano glass rose brass frame photo frame
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano frame made with the twisted rope technique “torciglione”.
This photo frame features deep-blown Murano glass in a very sweet pink color executed with the old techniqu...
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2010s European Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Murano Glass
Picture Frame Large Horizontal in Clear Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Rock Crystal
Picture Frame Sterling Silver Blue enamel on guilloché Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 9251000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Ground glass. Blue alcantara panel. External dim...
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1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Steel
Large Antique Birds Eye Maple Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely birds eye maple frame
Totally original patina. A delightful colour
With the original gilt slip frame
Good condition. No chips to the veneer
The measurement given below is ...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Giltwood
Christian Dior White and Gilded Ceramic Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior Paris white and gilded ceramic picture frame is a rare piece from the Dior Interior Collection circa 1980. Crafted from delicate white ceramic with a bea...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Paul Evan’s style Brutalist Iron Photo Frame - American c1970s
Located in Gravesend, GB
Free Standing Frame
Nice dappled textured iron finish.
New rods for the back to replace missing.
Purchased in America.
Category
1970s American Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Iron
Emanuele Pantanella Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), Italy, designed this sumptuous picture photo frame circa 1980. The piece boasts a solid tropical wood carved construction with a high gloss polished ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Gilt Bronze Picture Frame With Silk Moire Fabric
Located in Bradenton, FL
Classic French Gilt Bronze Photograph Frame. Frame features Ormolu mounts of Putti, ribbons, foliage and garland with medallions. The gilt pieces sit on a pink silk moire fabric. The...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Neoclassic frame
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Neoclassic frame.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Micromosaic St. Peter's Square
Located in Rome, IT
High quality of micromicro mosaic, depicting St. Peter's Square. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL
Tags: Micromo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Precious Stone
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 Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
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 Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
Photo Frame in Enamelled Laminated Silver, made in Italy, 20 x 25 cm
Located in Palermo, IT
Photo frame in laminated enamelled silver made in Italy 20 x 25 cm.
New, including box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century French Wood Painted Ornate Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous wooden rectangular frame with fantastic patina. This wood frame will accommodate a 12x9 piece of artwork. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print of oil p...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Renowned for her elegant and sculptural designs, Gabriella Crespi has excelled yet again with this sophisticated piece....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
French Gilt Bronze Picture Frame With Silk Moire Fabric
Located in Bradenton, FL
Classic French Gilt Bronze Photograph Frame. Frame features Ormolu mounts of Putti, ribbons, foliage and garland with medallions. The gilt pieces sit on a pink silk moire fabric. The...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Klimt Print of "The Kiss"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Art Nouveau intricately carved dark wood frame. In original "as is" condition with minor scratching and chipping. Gustav Klimt print of "The Kiss" as a bonus.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
French Giltwood Picture Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French giltwood picture frame with incised vine decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish is in good condition with some losses to outer edges, slight corner ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Picture Frames
Materials
Giltwood
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Picture Frame, France, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
Authentic and very stylish 1930's Art Deco chrome & walnut picture frame. A more unusual design and a great size for modern day use. A photograph can be displayed both sides ( the ph...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
Italian 1950s Wood Table Picture Frame
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Wood Table Picture Frame
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Maple
Round Scalloped Picture Frame in White Bone Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted round picture frame with scalloped white buffalo bone inlaid.
Vintage round inlaid bone picture Moorish Islamic style frame.
Wood backing.
Size: 7" H x 7" W x 0.75" D
Pic...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Picture Frames
Materials
Bone
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite miniature portrait is attributed to Empress Josephine, capturing her regal presence with remarkable detail and sophistication. She is dressed in a sumptuous white gown...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Ercole Barovier for Barovier &
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A truly rare and exquisite Murano glass and brass photo frame by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, dating back to the 1940s. This signed piece stands out for its exceptional craft...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
2000's Emerald Green Twisted Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful vertical photo frame is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition.The technique uses to get this rich twisted rope effect is called "torciglione" and requi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
French Bronze Louis XV Table Picture Frame
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French Louis XV style bronze (or brass) table picture frame.
Category
1880s French Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s modern easels offer a sculptural display system for your favorite artwork and photos. Our blackened steel and aluminum supports clamp your images between two sheets of 3/8”...
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2010s American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Sterling Silver Argento SC Italian Textured Photo Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sterling Silver Argento SC Italian Photo Frame.
Luxury Argento SC hammered sterling silver picture frame.
Dual easel for portrait and landscape tabletop display.
Crocodile textured c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gold Leaf Wood Frame
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful gold leaf antique wood frame. Measures: 27”.25 x 19”.5.
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20th Century North American Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
An original 1940s Murano glass picture frame attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A wonderful original 1940s Murano glass picture frame attributed to Venini with clear glass and red rope twist glass outer frame with brass inner frame and stand.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Picture Frame, Bronze Dorée, France, 1880s, 6 x 9 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful picture frame from France, circa 1880s.
French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was known for its decorative wealth and appreciatio...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Small shaped Picture Frame 2 oval portrait Blue Navy color enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small shaped frame for 2 oval photographs in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche in Art Nouveau style. External dimensions cm. 5.2 x 7 int...
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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Picture Frame Oval Emerald Green enamel and hand-carved Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent emerald green fired enamel on guilloché and with ornaments in the French Empire Napoleon III style. External...
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Floral Easel Frame '1930's'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Adorable 1930's gilded bronze Repose floral easel frame is what memories are made of, Whether it is sitting bedside or on a table it will capture your eyes. This picture frame i...
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20th Century Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 13.5 inches, width 11.5 inches, depth 1 inch
Photo size: 8 inches by 10 inches
LAST ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
Cartier - Fine Vintage Art Deco Style Picture Frame c.1980
By Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and very fine example of an Art Deco design photograph or picture frame by Cartier.
The hefty base seems to be Palladium plated with a fine shiny finish in superb condition. ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
21st Century Sterling Silver Baroque Style "Cartagloria" Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver frame in Baroque style called Cartagloria.
The Cartagloria was used starting from the sixteenth century.
The Cartegloria was placed on the altar, usually inside a wooden or silver frame, which shows some Latin formulas of the Roman Missal...
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Photo Frame Dated 1988 20th C 30x24cm/12x9.5inches
Located in London, GB
A superb large vintage hallmarked sterling silver photograph frame by W.W.Gross with hallmarks for London 1988.
A beautiful high quality portrait frame with a decorative a fluted ...
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1980s Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Antique Folk Art Painted Picture Frame. English, Circa 1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely painted picture frame
Great piece of folk art
Original paint. Painted on pine.
The measurement given below is the outside of the frame
Internally it measures 9.75 x 8.25 i...
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1820s English Folk Art Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Pine
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in light green color.
Suits for 12x18cm or 5x7" picture...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully brass Italian square picture frame made in Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian Wall-Mounted Floating Picture Frame in Solid Brass, Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional hanging picture frame comprising 2 glass plates with beveled edges floating within a solid, heavy-gauge brass frame, all with radiused corners. So striking that it nea...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Blue Italian Decorative Door in Fané Style
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Italian fané-style door from the early 1920s. The door is made of blue-blue painted wood. The door is obviously antique and through its weathering has created perfect deco...
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1920s Italian Rustic Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
Christian Dior Paris Chrome Metal Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Christian Dior Paris chromed metal picture photo frame features a plain and minimalist geometric shape with an oval picture view. The back and easel are made of glossy, v...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Magnificent Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Picture Frame - Cherubs
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent French picture frame made from bronze and smothered in gold, beautifully restored to it's former glory and ready to adorn the finest of homes for another 100 years.
Th...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Terracotta Pottery Shards Table Mirror / Picture Frame by MacKenzie Childs
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and incredibly hard to find terracotta pottery shards table mirror or picture frame by MacKenzie Childs, circa 1990s. The piece is in very goo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Picture Frames
Materials
Terracotta, Mirror
Art Deco Architectural Chrome Picture Frame, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely architectural Art Deco picture frame was crafted in France circa 1930. The geometric shape boasts a flat rectangular chromed metal base and two vertical support holders w...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1980's Mexican Pewter Spanish Colonial Design Curved Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Colonial design curved pewter picture frame with wooden back.
The top center has a graceful conch shell motif and floral motifs to sides.
Made in Mexico, c. 1980"s.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Picture Frames
Materials
Pewter
Morbelli Porcelain Wall Plate Gold “ Autunno”, 1960, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Morbelli Porcelain wall plate gold “ Autunno” 1960 Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Tiffany & Co. Engine Turned Sterling Silver Picture or Photo Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed photo or picture frame.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
With fine engine turned decoration to the sides and an easel back.
Sight size: c. 4.5" x 3".
Simply a ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Rectangular Wood Painted Gilt Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gold painted with gilt gold hand carved art frame for an oil painting or special art piece. Certainly a versatile piece that can be used in any formal or informal dining room, living...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
Large Gilt Bronze and Dioptase Lamp Picture Frame by Boeltz, France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall model of photo picture or drawing frame light lamp in gilt bronze and dioptase stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz.
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Quartz, Stone, Bronze
Rococo frame. Gilded wood. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rococo frame. Gilded wood. 18th century.
Rectangular frame made of carved and gilded wood, and decorated in the corners and the centres of the sides with carvings of architectural e...
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Other
Large French Rectangular Art Frame Gold Gilt in the Style of Rococo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Large European ornate picture frame that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainly captures that vint...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian Double Picture Frame, France, 1880s, 3 x 4 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful victorian double picture frame from France, circa 1880s.
2 x Picture size 2,5 x 3,5 cm.
French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Rare Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte picture frame
Located in London, GB
Rare picture frame from Fontana Arte. Early 1950s
Exceptional quality curved pink glass frame.
Expected signs of age in the glass.
No chips or nicks.
There is a larger version ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Picture Frame, Baroque Style, France, Circa 1860, 10 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860.
Picture size: 10 cm x 14 cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of French Louis XIV Style Carved Mahogany Mirrors, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique matching pair of French Louis XIV style wall mirrors offer mahogany construction wit...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage French Carved Foliate and Gadroon Mahogany Wall Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French wall mirror offers deeply carved scrolled foliate and gadroon form frame with pieced cartouche, 20th century
Measures: 47"...
Category
20th Century French Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
Jugendstil picture frame vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil picture frame vienna around 1908
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original glass
The picture is not for sell it is only for the photoshoting
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Frame. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. 18th century.
Rectangular frame made of wood and decorated with two bands of plant and architectural elements of classicist influence carv...
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18th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Other
2010 Modern Italian Gold Amber Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a amber orange gold color, overlayed in crystal. The elegant texture of the tightly ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood and Glass by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Italy 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared picture frame in pine wood and glass by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Alvar Aalto, celebra...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Deep Set First Finish Giltwood Frames with Child Portrait Prints
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique matching set of deep set first finish giltwood frames having foliate decoration and housing portrait prints of young children, signed and numbered, 19th century.
Measures...
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Late 19th Century Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Renaissance Style Carved Wood Picture Frame. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful carved wood frame in renaissance style
I particularly like the Greek key ornament
Carved tropical hardwood
Chipped to one of the corners
The measurement given below is ...
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Picture Frames
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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