Glass 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...

Vintage MacKenzie-Childs 11" x 13" white enamel "flower market" pattern picture frame for a 5" x 7" picture. Heavy-gauge, hand-glazed steel underbody embellished with hand-applied fl...

Silver frame with a gold crown and a gold letter W inset with red enamel and diamonds made for Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Germany (1882-1951), eldest son of Wilhelm II, German Emperor (1859-1941). Stamped Schleissner with the German Imperial crown...

Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York where he began working in the studio of the designer George Nelson. Back in Italy, he began important collaborations with Poltronova (1957) and Olivetti (1958). From the late 60s to the 70s he collaborated with Superstudio and Archizoom Associati, as part of the Radical Architecture movement, until the founding of the Memphis group in 1981. Ettore Sottsass has been the recipient of numerous international awards and was the winner of the ADI Compasso d'Oro Award in 1959. His works are now exhibited in the permanent collections of many museums around the world. Here we have a wooden photo frame realized for Il Sestante...

A stylish art deco picture frame designed and manufactured in Italy in the Thirties, it's in original condition and patina.

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...

Art Nouveau glass decanter with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin Corporation in Providence, circa 1890. Conical with cut-to-clear geo...

Set of 2 picture frames. They are made in ground glass with and internal decorative nickel-plated & brass frame. Very good vintage condition: oxidati...

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Arabic framed frames. Gorgeous and decorative pair of Arabic frames. Dimension: W 39 x D 4 x H 44 cm Please carefully look at...

Beautiful pair of smaller Tramp Art photo frames from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique photo frames show the so-called "notch cut" ...

American Steel Engraving of General George Washington "Before the Battle of Trenton" By John Trumbull Under Original Wavy Glass and Thirteen Starred Gilt Frame, Early 19th Century. T...

Louis XV style photo frame, Napoleon III period, in gilt bronze, late 19th century. With its classic style and its luminous gilding, it will go perfectly with a current decoration...

An antique French Louis XIV style wall mirror offers giltwood frame with foliate and scroll elements, c1920 Measures - 34.25" h x 42.5" w x 3.5" d

One of a kind Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this rustic photo frame shows an exc...

This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1935. It features two spherical yellow metal orbs that sit ...

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

Neoclassical picture frame made of solid bronze with extremely fine engraving and gilding. Oval body with neoclassical floral crowning and a so-called Lou...

An antique Federal wall mirror offers frame with figural giltwood eagle at crest and having flanking inverted bellflower garland, c1840 Measures - 27''H x 19.5''W x 2.5''D. Catalog...

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...

Vintage round photo frame in handblown Murano "Torciglione" clear glass border infused with gold flecks / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / "Barov...

A pair of Biedermeier picture frames hand polished in cherrywood with band inlays all around. The glasses are present in both frames. We can also build mirrors into the frames for yo...

A Chippendale style wall mirror by Simonds offers mahogany frame with stylized cutout flower in ebonized surround at crest over, en verso maker label as photographed, c1940 Measures...

Spectacular pair of 1950's Italian table mirrors made by Barovier and Toso. The pair of mirrors can also serve as vanity mirrors for a makeup desk. The mir...

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...

A wonderful table mirror by P. E. Guerin. 19th C., heavy and made with fine details -the back has what looks to be a leather back? The backing is held in with small finish nails and ...

Venini frame.

Amazing mid-century chromed brass and burl wood photo frame. Felice Antonio Botta designed this item in Florence, Italy, during the 1970s. This ama...

Vintage - Murano glass - dressing table/vanity mirror - all original fittings with silver leaf backed mirror - finished and hinged wood easel back (can be wall mounted) - unsigned - ...

Lovely Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass this antique photo frame shows the beaut...

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...

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

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...

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

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:...

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

This rare and probably one of a kind, picture / photo wall frame comes with incredibly elaborate artwork. This stylish and top quality carved picture frame...

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border infused with gold / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy Me...

An antique, American Empire era hand made picture frame cabinet containing a collection of forty two black and white photographic images, which could very well be all images of an extended family...

French Art Deco Gilt bronze & black enameled glass picture frame France, circa 1930s A glamorous large scale example of period Art Deco, definite of designs by the house of Carti...

Astonishing midcentury chromed brass and dark red glass photo frame. This item was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Liwan's of Rome for Maison Mercier Freres...

A beautiful picture frame made of clear "twisted rope" Murano glass and the original wooden backrest, with brass support, attributed to Venini. Made in Italy in the 1940s.  

A Chinoiserie decorated wall mirror offers shaped form with Vermillion red frame having hand enameled foliate and lattice elements encasing a beveled mi...

Italian Renaissance style gold-decorated frame, in the 16th century taste centering a beveled mirror surrounded by carved scrolling foliate and harvest...

Picture frame in engraved mirror French, circa 1930 Some signs of wear on the frame, that make the charm of this antique piece Frame to be placed on a beautiful piece of furniture to...

Continental Baroque giltwood frame with heavily carved foliage and red background color. Likely made in Europe in the early 19th century, the p...

Photo frame designed in 40s by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. The photo frame is composed of two parts united as a "sandwich", one side is in ground glass, the back is in wood, the support is in brass. This frame is very rare for its dimensions. Perfect idea for wedding, birthday, anniversary or graduation gift...

This beautiful picture frame was produced in Italy, circa 1950. It is made from ground glass and nickel-plated metal and remains in very good condition: few chippings on the base; m...

Rare french red and faint yellow to ivory color table picture frame, in the center with a typical 1950s grey and white pattern, can be dated from Art Deco period 1930s to Midcentury ...

Pair of Fontana Arte Italian glass picture frames, one large and one small. The smaller one with the Made in Italy label. Perfect condition almost never used. No chips to the glass. ...

Ornate framed print. Real giltwood frame. Flower print protected with front glass and wood in the back. Measures: 28W x 2.25"D x 24H.

Superb condition, rare pair of hand carved, solid oak frames with stunning grapevines all around. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this Swiss Black Forest pair...

Picture frame in beveled mirror and glass. Beech base with two pieces of chrome and one piece of beech to maintain the frame up. French, circa 1930. Some signs of wear on the the ...

Beautiful, extraordinary designed Tramp Art photo frame from the very early 20th century in Austria. Elaborately made out basswood around 1900, t...

Stylish and perfectly handcrafted pair of classical Art Deco picture or photo frames. If you are looking for the perfect picture frames for a pair of photos of your children or of...

Elevate any space with this refined hand-drawn work of art. Done with charcoal on paper- this is an excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. The artist’s initia...

Picture frame designed in the semplicity of the Manufacturer Fontana Arte in 1960s. The picture frame is entirely in ground glass. The picture or the photo could be inserted from the...

American print of St. Michael's church on Meeting Street, Charleston, SC. matted under glass in gilt frame. Elizabeth O'Neil Verner, early 20th century.

A silver plate frame for 8 x 10 photos. The piece is unique in that it uses woven twisted wire as an accent and it looks very luxurious. The sliver is in very good overall condition and is polished. The piece sits on a standard photo stand that folds from the back. A great Housewarming Bridal, or Birthday, or Graduation, mothers day Fathers day gift.