Italian Modern Square Picture with Collage, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Square picture with collage, 1980s Square-shaped picture with collage technique depicting colored geometric shapes. The black frame is custom made. 1980s Good conditions Measuremen...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Italian Modern Rectangular Painting with Collage, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Rectangular painting with collage, 1980s Rectangular-shaped picture with collage technique depicting colored geometric shapes. The black frame is...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rustic Oak Frame/Gate France, 19th C
Located in New York City, NY
Cool, rustic remnant, possibly a drying rack or specific gate. There are D hooks on the back so this can be hung like an artwork. Purchased from the famed antiques dealer Amy Perlin.
Oak
Barovier & Toso, Photo Frame, 1940s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Photo frame Twisted Murano glass structure with brass frame and support, designed and manufactured by Barovier & Toso 1940ties
Earthenware, Glass
Set of a Pair of Closionne Candlesticks and a Picture Frame, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of a pair of closionne candlesticks and a picture frame. France, circa 1890. Picture frame dimensions: 35 cm height, 22 cm width, 2 cm depth. Candlestick dimensions: 18 cm he...
Enamel
Coloured Optical View 18th century - Le Chateau
Located in MADRID, ES
Optical coloured panoramic engraving with fernandine moulding. France, 18th century.
Paper
Modernist Basketweave Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Modernist style basketweave pattern mirror, 28" x 24" Available in custom sizes. Please contact the gallery for information.
Gesso, Plaster
Curious Pair of Adjustable Frames, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare and unusual pair of giltwood picture frames that are adjustable in width and height, decorated with large acanthus leaves in each corner. One small and one large. Dimens...
Iron
Victorian silver miniature Picture Frame
By Louis Dee
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian silver miniature Picture Frame, with applied sepia enamel portrait of a lady writing at her desk, the pierced frame with leatherette background. Hinged easel stand....
Silver
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