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Baroque Picture Frames

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
Continental Baroque Giltwood Frame with Heavy Carved Foliage
Located in New York, NY
Continental Baroque giltwood frame with heavily carved foliage and red background color. Likely made in Europe in the early 19th century, the p...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Mirror, Giltwood

Continental Gilt and Mahogany Easel
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting continental hand-carved painting easel with gilt decoration. Lovely gilded carved- rosette decoration and graceful legs. small dowels adjust t hold different sizes of art...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

Frame. Carved and gilded wood. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Carved and gilded wood. XVII century. Frame for tondo (the interior space is circular) made of carved and gilded wood, decorated with architectural reliefs of classicist infl...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Other

Baroque Style Carved & Giltwood Picture / Mirror Frame
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian elaborately carved gilded and gesso picture frame. Frame features gilt sunflower, acanthus and leaves. Frame measures 34 x 45 inches, interior measures 17 x 22 i...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover, Custom Sizes
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved wood frame in French style with gold leaf cover and linen passe-partout. Available in custom sizes. Measures: cm.59 x 6 x 69 (inside cm. 48 x 38).    
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Dutch style frame. Ebonized wood. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch style curly frame. Ebonized wood. XVII century. Rectangular frame made of carved wood and decorated with a series of bands parallel to each other, of different widths and alte...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Other

Italian Baroque Gilded Cartouche Sculpted Frame Early 1600s
Located in Milan, IT
Hand carved Baroque Cartouche frame of rectangular shape formed by deep volutes that connect with two central keys and foliage with the bulbous ribbing near the corners. Gilded in ...
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Early 17th Century European Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

21st Century Sterling Silver Baroque "Cartagloria" Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver frame in Baroque style called Cartagloria. The frame is shaped and decorated with scrolls typical of the Baroque period. In the upper part, in the center, there ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Antique French 19th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent 19th century French hand crafted and gold gilded picture frame. An incredible detailed work. The frame looks Royal and luxurious. Dime...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold

Dutch Style Frame, Ebony, Wood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch style curly frame. Ebony. XVII century. Rectangular frame made of carved ebony wood and decorated with a series of bands parallel to each other, of different widths and alter...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Other

Photo Frame Empire Style Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Gold-plated 925/1000 silver square photo frame with fire-enamelled Empire-style leaves on a rounded edge. External dimensions cm. 9 x 9, internal cm. 7.7 x 7.7. Weight gr. 87. Design...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Photo Frame baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. External dimensions cm. 14.2 x 17.8, internal oval cm. 8 x 12....
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18th Century Hand Carved Spanish Polychrome Painted Framed Mirror
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century hand carved Spanish polychrome painted framed mirror This Baroque wood frame is hand carved and polychrome painted. The contrast...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

Black Oval Photo Frame Baroque Style Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval photograph frame, shaped edge in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with fine hand engraving, interspersed with black fired enamel in Baroque style. External cm. 7.4 x 11.3. W...
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1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Frame
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian carved gilt and gesso frame made in the Baroque taste featuring acanthus leaves decoration. The outside opening measures 39.5" W by 33" H....
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Gesso, Giltwood

Vittoria Italian Baroque Frame Gilt and Green Wood
Located in Sarezzo, IT
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

English Carved Picture Frame, Early 18th Century Stripped
By (follower of) Peter Lely
Located in Hallowell, US
Would make a stunning pier mirror, or use as a frame if you have the work of art for it. I believe best to siply use as a mirror, I assume originally gilded.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Pine

French Early 18th Century Art Frame
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large French baroque art frame. Pine wood carved with foliage decorations and black-painted edges. Original untouched with very fine age-relat...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Pine

Polychromed and Gilded Wood Frame, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Other

Italian Carved and Lacquered Picture Frame, Circa 1700
Located in CH
Italian carved and Lacquered picture frame, Circa 1700 This Italian frame was most likely made in Emilia Romagna and more specifically in the town of Modena around the year 1700. De...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

Period Rectangular Giltwood Italian Salvator Rosa Style Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Salvator Rosa last 17th century giltwood frame. Internal measurements cm 24 x 32.5 Pure example of Italian Salvator Rosa gild wood frame of 17th century. "Salvator Rosa" is the famo...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

Godfried Schalcken "the Family Concert" 18th Century Engraving by Georg Wille
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This is an engraving by Johann Georg Wille after the work of Godfried Schalcken. This is a genre scene. Representing a family is sitting around...
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1670s Dutch Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Paper

Baroque Painted & Giltwood Frame or Mirror, Hand Carved, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
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...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood, Paint

Large Painting Representing "The Adoration Of The Shepherds", Italy 19th
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Grand et beau tableau, huile sur toile, représentant " L'adoration des Bergers " Ce tableau est une œuvre réalisée au début du XIXème siècle par un peintre non identifié mais très talentueux puisqu'il fallait une certaine maitrise pour s'attaquer à la réalisation d'un tel tableau de si grande taille, encadré par un beau cadre en bois sculpté et doré, italien également. Pour comprendre l'origine de ce tableau il faut remonter au début du XVIIème siècle; en effet, une poignée d’artistes, d’Utrecht aux Pays Bas, arrivèrent à Rome appelés par des commanditaires, très impressionnés par le Caravagisme. Parmi eux se trouvait Gerrit van Honthorst...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood, Paint

17th Century, Oil on Canvas Dutch Painting with Hunting Scene
Located in IT
17th century, oil on canvas Dutch painting with hunting scene Oil on canvas. Dimensions: frame W 81 x H 75 cm, canvas 58 x 49 cm The oil on canvas painting depicts a hunting scene in a predominantly rocky landscape. On the right, at the center of the canvas is depicted a group of characters dressed for hunting according to the 17th century fashion of northern Europe. The men stop with their horses and dogs; one of them points downstream, while another one sounds a Horn, used as a call sign in hunting trips. In the foreground on the left another character sits on the ground, turning his back on the observer, in the company of two hunting dogs. The scene takes place in the open air, in a rocky context and the landscape widens towards a valley, beyond which the horizon is lost among mountain reliefs with blue tones. The bright sky is characterized by some clear clouds. The color palette of the canvas is characterized by brown tones; a ray of light that emphasizes the right group, where it stands out illuminated a dog and the spotted steed on which is rising a man with a red mantel...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Canvas

Large Early Antique Gilt / Gilded French Mirror / Art Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique gilt French mirror / art frame Needs restoration. A beautiful design for either a mirror or period artwork, 19th century or earlier.     
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Spanish Baroque Repoussé Silver Mirror/Picture Frame, XVII C.
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT FRAME Handmade during 17th century, this frame is a grandiose piece of master craft by an extraordinary Spanish silversmith. Exceptionally complex, not only in its exquisite an...
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1670s Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Silver

Italian 18x23 inch Baroque Gold Leaf Picture Frame circa 1830
Located in Hallowell, US
Italian Gold Leaf Picture Frame for canvas art, circa 1830. Broad sand panel and carved outer ornament. Rabbet Dimensions: 18" x 23.5" Frame profile: 6" Depth: 2" **The dimen...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Leaf

18th Century, Italian Still Life with Flowers by Michele Antonio Rapos
By Michele Antonio Rapos
Located in IT
18th century, Italian still life with flowers by Michele Antonio Rapos (Italy 1733-1819) The canvas, of fine workmanship and under good conditions of maintenance, represents a sti...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century, Italian Painting with Still Life with Cherubs
Located in IT
19th century Roman painter Still life with cherubs, flower festoons and herma with faun Measures: Oil on canvas, cm H 78 x W 95 without frame Cm H 122.00 x W 106 x D 8 with frame. The work, painted in oil on canvas, octagonal in shape, represents a nature with three putti or cupids playing with flower festoons in a wooded environment in which is placed a herma with faun and, on the left, a large neoclassical marble vase...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Canvas

Monumental Antique Dutch Baroque Carved Picture Art Mirror Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Dutch Baroque frame. Great for use as a mirror or art frame. Made of walnut featuring geometric form with extended corners and ornate carved gilded accents over a ...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Picture Frames

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Brass Repousse Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
This original 18th century silver gilded over brass frame is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The central oval is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs typical of the Baroque pe...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Brass

Alberto Carlieri, Capriccio with Christ and the Adulteress, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
Alberto Carlieri (Italy-Roma 1672-1720), "Christ and the adulteress", Oil on canvas, with frame cm H 115 x L 151 x 6.5, only canvas H 98.5 x L 135 cm...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Canvas

Large Sculptural Italian Baroque Tabernacle Frame, Late 18th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
An impressive, large Italian Baroque tabernacle hand carved frame from the late 18th century, which reflects the Renaissance influence of Classical Greek and Italian temples with its columns on both sides and the embellishment of the piece through the carved putti on the top, a typical element of the Baroque style. The religious plaster relief has been added at a later moment. Tabernacle frames...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Walnut

19th Century French Gilded Gesso 15x21 Picture Frame
Located in Hallowell, US
19th century French Gilded Gesso picture frame. 15.5x21 French 1870 Gilded Gesso picture frame. Rabbet dimensions: 15.5" x 21" Frame profile: 5" Depth...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Leaf

B.Esteban Murillo "Les Marchands De Fruits" Engraving by Albert Artigue XIXe
By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This etching by Albert Artigue after the oil on canvas by Esteban Murillo. Published in the french art magazine « L' Art » ( 1875-1907) in 1880. Engraved in the 19 century by the Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Paper

Spanish Baroque Carved Giltwood Mirror / Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing wood carved frame with gold leaf finish in Baroque style, Spain, early 20th century. Original glass with terrific patina. Beatiful foliage carving details on the frame. Also ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Leaf

American 1915 Salvatore Rosa Carved Gilded 30x48 Picture Frame
By Hermann Dudley Murphy
Located in Hallowell, US
30x48 American 1915 Salvatore Rosa Carved Gilded Frame Rabbet Dimensions: 30" x 48" Frame profile: 6" Depth: 4" American hand carved frame in the Salvatore Rosa style, s...
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Early 20th Century American Baroque Picture Frames

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Gold Leaf

Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved wood frame with gold leaf cover. Available in custom sizes. Measures: cm. 41 x 8 x 42.5 (internal cm.22 x 23).  
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood

South American Baroque Giltwood Frame with Heavy Carved Openwork
Located in New York, NY
South American Baroque period elaborate giltwood frame with heavy carved openwork. The piece was made in South America during the 18th century and is i...
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18th Century South American Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood

18th Century French Miniature Genre Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Superb French hand-painted watercolor/gouache miniature on a bone panel. It depicts Bacchus and Ariane in a courting scene set in a mountainous landscape. The 18th century miniature is a version of the painting by Charles Joseph Natoire (1700-1777). It is a small but elegant painting with amazing quality details. It is mounted in a hand carved polychrome and gilded Spanish Baroque style wood frame...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Bone

18th Century Dutch oil painting after Jan Wyck of the battle of Boyne
Located in London, GB
C18th gilt framed oil painting of the Battle of Boyne after Dutch artist Jan Wyck. It shows a panoramic landscape view from the northern vantage point ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Canvas, Giltwood

Spanish Baroque Carved and Giltwood Frame Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Baroque period monumental carved and partially gilt wood frame holding a mirror. Carved during the 18th century, the frame is in great antique condition with age-appropriate ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Mirror, Wood

Continental Tropical Baroque Master Carver Wood Frame with Heavy Carved Foliage
Located in New York, NY
Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver. The piece has elaborately carved opulent heavy foliage and was made during the 18th century in Europe....
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

Italian Polychrome Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Florentine Painting Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian polychrome parcel gilt carved wood Florentine painting frame. Item features distressed polychrome painted gold/silver gilt f...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Marble Panel Frame
Located in New York, NY
17th century Spanish reverse profile Cassetta frame with hand-painted faux-marble orange panels. Measures: Opening size 5 3/8" x 3 3/4".
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Paint, Wood

17th Century, Pair of Italian Ink Drawings on Paper with Studies for Grotesques
Located in IT
17th century, pair of ink drawings on paper with studies for grotesques, friezes and helmets. Painter of central Italy of the 17th century, signed with monogram “A.M.”. Measurements: cm L 45.5 x H 59.5 x 5.5; cm 22 x 33 / cm L 46.5 x H 59 x 5.5; cm 22.5 x 31.5 The pair of sheets, in good condition, is framed by antique frames in carved and gilded wood. They show some china studies with some studies for different subjects. Specifically, the first sheet represents the design of a frieze of Renaissance taste under which are some studies probably referring to a family coat of arms. Below the center is a monogram “A.M.”. The sheet is also worked on the back in which are drawn some articulated elements of decoration in the style of the Renaissance grotesque...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Paper

Vintage 20th Century Italian Decorator Frame Mirror Baroque Style
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice vintage frame looks to be from the Mid-Century possibly earlier. Baroque in style. Possibly from Italy.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover, Custom Sizes
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved round wood frame with gold leaf cover. Available in custom sizes. Measures: Diameter cm.66 x 9 (Internal diameter cm.35).  
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Dramatically Large Carved, Gilded and Polychrome Spanish Baroque Frame
Located in New York, NY
A dramatically large carved, gilded and polychrome Spanish Baroque period frame. The top edge decorated with carved gadroons; the black polychrome frieze decorated with estofado (th...
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1630s Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Paint

Cornice intagliata in legno dorato a foglia d'oro
Located in Salò, IT
Cornice intagliata in legno dorato a foglia d'oro, XIX secolo su modello seicentesco, misure 102x75 cm, misure interne 43x69 cm, luce 39.5x65.2 cm. La stecca ha uno spessore di 20 cm...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Wood

18th Century, Pair of Italian Still Lifes by Pietro Francesco Gambone
Located in IT
Pietro Francesco Gambone (Turin -Italy, 1682-1740) Couple of still lifes with flowers and fruits Oil on canvas The two paintings, of good quality...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Canvas

18th Century, Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in IT
18th century, Italian baroque giltwood mirror This fine Baroque mirror was made in Venice (Italy) at the beginning of the 18th century, Louis XV Era. The rectangular mirror is circumscribed by a golden wooden frame with three bands: an internal one carved with a palmette pattern, a central one smooth and an external one with phytomorphic elements. Around it develops a real triumph of gold carvings, with large volutes, curls and foliated elements carved in the openwork wood. The refined richness of the carvings finds maximum expression in the cymatium in which stands a large crown placed at the top of the phytomorphic elements. Stylistically the mirror can be approached to the works of the famous wooden sculptor Andrea Brustolon (Belluno, 20 July 1662-25 October 1732), great protagonist of the Venetian Baroque. Highly decorative and of great executive quality, this mirror will bring elegance, light and warmth in every room, placed over a dresser or a console, inserted in a living room, a study, an entrance hall, but also in a bedroom. Very refined and of remarkable sculptural virtuosity it is suitable next to antique furniture...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames

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Mirror, Giltwood

Baroque picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque picture frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage picture frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque picture frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original picture frames, popular names associated with this style include Franco Salimbeni, Arval Argenti Valenza, Hermann Dudley Murphy, and Anthony Van Dyck. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for picture frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $194 and tops out at $82,130 while the average work can sell for $4,878.

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