Metal Picture Frames

Black with white milk design Rectangular photo frame in 800/1000 silver gold plated with fire enamels. External cm. 13.4 x 17.4 Internal cm. 9 x 13. Weight gr. 199. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Made in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick and thick slabs reinforcements suitable for supporting numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750° < 800° C. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...

This impressive French Art Deco picture photo frame features a high-end quality build with polished chromed metal boasting a silhouetted stylized sunrise shape with four chrome rays ...

An amber Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of deco...

Very nice decorative photo frame in 925 silver. Probably made in France.

Lovely Art Deco gilt metal picture frame in a classic design, with inset glass and a picture of a flapper. The frame has a metal support support arm which works well. Measuring widt...

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 silver with geometric design and fire-enameled with Chinese influence style. External cm. Internal 11.6 x 14.6 cm. 6 x 9. Weight gr. 194. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with high thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enamelling firings at approximately 750° < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...

A clear murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece ...

Photo frame made of black shell marquetry and brass. Back and interior lined with a high quality black microsuede. For photo 5x7". (This frame exists for photo 4x6" and 8x10")...

French Art Deco photo-frame, France, circa 1930. Macassar, chrome, glass and faux-lizard. Overall dimensions: Height 9.65"(24.5cm), width 11"(28cm), depth 3.15"(8cm). Largest dimensi...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1922 by Horton & Allday, this large pair of Sterling Silver Photograph Frames, are plain in style, and stand on the original wooden easel backs. Each ph...

Antique early 20th Century Art Deco solid silver & guilloche enamel oval photograph frame, mounted on a wood easel support and set with glass. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard...

This substantial picture frame is made in brass with a gouged wood grain pattern, and then polished and grooved to give a sculptural aspect to your favourite photograph. Available in...

Modernist Art Déco picture frame. France 1920s. Nickel plated. Classic modernist Design. Very good heavy quality. Glasses made afterwards. The dimensions refer to the frame. The gl...

A clear Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of deco...

A light blue Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...

A rare Art Deco period miniature travel leather and rose gold toned picture frame. Stamped: S.T. Dupont Paris. Made in France. Circa 1930. The picture frame has a pull-out action wi...

Art Deco Period, sterling silver, hump-top picture frame, having a wood back, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1921, Charles Edwin Turner - maker. Measures 9 inches high (at ...

Ceramic and Brass Art Deco Picture Frame, 1940. The ceramic part resembles two crossed elephant tusks typical of the colonial period.

Exceptional stepped Art Deco nickel clad display frame. The nickel exterior covers the wood substrate and the fronts of the feet. The wood back is hinged and held in place with small flanges for ease of use and the graphics are under glass. Due to the frame's size it was probably used in a department store, restaurant or soda shop...

Beautifully forged picture frame of the art deco period. Delicately shaped rose vine arranged around the rectangle picture frame, which holds the beveled glass. The glass is held by ...

20th Century Art Deco silver & engine turned photograph frame, with stylised corners, mounted on an ebonised easel support and set with glass. Hallmarked English silver, Birmingham,...

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. ...

Art Deco nickel - plated with bakelite picture frame around 1920s brass nickel - plated Glass

Art Deco picture frame around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The picture is only for the photoshooting

Superb 1930's Art Deco modernist free standing picture frame in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand. You can display a picture both t...

Superb 1930's Art Deco modernist free standing picture frames in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand. You can display a picture both ...

This elegant French Art Deco picture photo frame features impressive quality builds with polished chrome metal shaped as a silhouetted stylized curtain drapery on either side of the ...

Splendid Seguso vetri d'arte torciglione Murano glass and brass picture frame. Fully signed on the brass Seguso Vetri d'arte Murano

This lovely French Art Deco picture photo frame features a thick black opaline glass plinth complimented with two polished aluminum metal holders and aluminum bead accents. The frame...

This impressive French Art Deco double view picture photo frame features a thick hand-rubbed wood plinth complimented with two extra-large side holders in the same wood with off-whit...

Two 1940s Art Deco Rectangular Picture Frames manufactured in Italy in the Thirties, they are stunning and elegant pieces that embody the design aesthetics of the Art Deco era. This ...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...

This lovely architectural Art Deco picture frame was crafted in France in the 1930s. The geometric shape boasts a flat rectangular chromed metal base and two vertical support holders...

A beautiful all-glass picture frame, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Picture frame is all glass with a reverse Art Deco design in black, silver, and cream hues, finished w...

PRESENTING a FABULOUS Original and Rare, Art Deco Brass and Black Enamel Photo Frame. Probably French and made circa 1925-30. Brass/Ormolu Frame with inset black enamel panels. Th...

Art Deco Style, sterling silver picture frame (having a wood back), Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1978, Sanders and Mackenzie - makers. Measures almost 8 1/4 inches high x...

This lovely French Art Deco picture photo frame features a thick black opaline glass plinth complimented with two polished chromed metal holders and two chromed bead accents. The pho...

Art Deco Period, sterling silver picture frame, William B. Kerr and Company - makers - located in Newark, New Jersey, Ca. 1930's. The rectangular sterling silver picture frame has a...

This elegant French Art Deco picture photo frame features a modernist Machine Age design with a wood base ornate with polished chrome accent bar stick and beads. The photo frame is c...

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International Silver Co.) in Wallingford, Conn., ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround. Front has wra...

Blue shagreen leather with Lapis Lazuli inserts and 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 ...

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by Scharling & Co. in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround. Front has vertical plain and eng...

French Art Deco photo-frame by Marti Font, France, circa 1930. Spelter, marble, brass and glass. Overall dimensions - Height 7.5"(19cm), width 8.9"(22.5cm), depth 3.9"(10cm). Largest...

This stylish French Art Deco picture photo frame features a thick black opaline glass plinth complimented with two polished chromed metal holders and two bead accents. The piece is c...

Blue shagreen leather with Lapis Lazuli inserts and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd Measures: Height 10.5 inches, width 8.5 inches, depth 1 inch Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inch...

American Art Deco sterling silver picture frame, ca 1930. Rectangular window in same surround. Engraved lines, running horizontally on top and bottom rails and vertically on side rai...

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 on a volumetric rectangul...

Precious small desk photo frame in a gold metal and brilliant blue enamel. Italy 1940s

Classic Art Deco photo frame. Continental 800 Silver, designed and made in Austria by Antole Buchruch. Photo slips in between two bevel glasses, slips into the silver slots.

Art Deco picture Frame vienna around 1920s Picture size that fitts: H: 16,5cm W: 11cm Brass polished and stove enameled Glass

This Art Deco modernist picture frame features a thick hand-rubbed Macassar wood plinth complemented with cubic Macassar wood holders ornate with chrome accents. The photo frame is c...

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by Scharling & Co. in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround. Front has vertical plain and eng...

Wrought iron photo frame decorated with roses and butterflies. Very high quality of execution, especially on the butterflies. Attributed to Fag. Object in perfect condition. Hei...

For your consideration is this very stylish original Art Deco free standing picture frame. The geometric patterning on the glass is reverse painted in black and silver. Very iconic ...

Art deco picture frame vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Picture size that fitts: H: 25cm Diameter: 21cm

This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1935. It features two Brass Sculptures, representing Bir...

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by JF Fradley & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround with vertical plain and engine...

This charming frame may have originally had a silver-plate finish over the copper, as was the tradition at the time. The backing fits together like a hand in glove. Overall Frenchy e...