Continental Europe - Picture Frames

These elegant Art Nouveau brass photo frames are a beautiful example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Characterized by its flowing organic lines, intricate floral motifs, and del...

Heart photo frame in gilded metal, medium model. Show off your favourite photos in this heart-shaped photo frame. The heart collection is based on the simple yet universal symbol of...

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...

Rectangular shape gilt bronze frame with a decor of small beads agglomerate. Contemporary work.   

Elegant pair of Italian photo frames from the 1970s, designed in the glamorous decorative spirit often associated with Willy Rizzo. The pair combines polished brass with refined burl...

Photograph frame in Macassar ebony veneer and glass, bearing the mark of Atelier A. Referenced under nos. 3915AR and 1709NR in the Ruhlmann archives, Musée des Années 30, Boulogne. ...

It requires restoration. Rectangular cornucopia with carved and gilded wooden frame decorated with a series of smooth moldings and with a very elaborate finish on the upper part (ar...

A refined and atmospheric example of French Art Deco design, this 1920s picture frame combines sleek geometry with the luxurious material palette that defined the era. The rectangula...

Gilded metal photo frame with orchid motif. This decorative photo frame in gilded metal with a floral border of delicate orchids will enhance the beauty of any photo. It can be hung...

Ceramic wall plate by Marian Zawadski for Tilgmans Sweden 1968 Unique ceramic tiles and painted by the artist figuring a boat with marine God and animals mounted on metal . This or...

Francesco Chiarottini (1748-1796) Roman Architectural Capriccio Oil on glass, cm 52 x 67 without frame, 63.5 x 79cm with frame The valuable painting, attributed to the Italian p...

Marvelous Mid-Century photo frame in solid brass with a bamboo cane finish. This stylish and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s, in the style of Maison Jansen and Ch...

A large, hand made, impressive and fine quality antique photograph frame with solid silver border decorated with repeating sections foliage and blossoms. The back has been recovered ...

Medium-sized photo frame with bird motif in silver, gold and enamelled metal. Let your photos take centre stage in this contemporary photo frame featuring a pair of adorable lovebi...

Framework. Carved and gilded wood, 18th century. Rectangular frame with a semicircular finish in the center of the upper part, crowned by a composition with leaves and elements of ...

Elegant pair of carved wood and gilded plaster frames featuring rich floral and leaf motif decoration in relief. The solid wooden structure is enhanced by molded plaster appliqués an...

Beautiful Manises floral ceramic photo frame, crafted in Spain during the 1970s, featuring an elegant white design with intricately molded leaf patterns along the edges. The glossy f...

Rectangular photoframe in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché pattern embellished with a very fine hand engraving. External border in Fr...

Gilded metal photo frame with ginkgo leaf motif. Show off your favourite photos in style with this elegant photo frame. Made from gold-tone metal featuring butterfly-shaped ginkgo b...

Sleek 1980s Modern Sterling Silver and Ebonized Wood Picture Frame by Silvan, Italy This exquisite picture frame is a testament to sophisticated Italian craftsmanship by the esteemed...

Pair of Bronze Photo Frames, Napoleon III period. Pair of bronze photo frames, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 32cm, W: 22cm, D: 1.5cm Contact u...

Mid-century Murano glass photograph holder by Ongaro & Fuga, 1954 Intact and in good condition Height 37 cm Width 31 cm Depth 3 cm (Photo space measures 16 cm x 23 cm). We guarantee ...

Rectangular frame made of carved and gilded wood that combines a smooth thin band inside, with another carved with fajada band and another, to the outside, which combine smooth areas with delicate plant details (these in the same finish as the rest of the molding, highlighted on a striped background). Currently, the value and appreciation of the frames are on the rise due to the search for them by the museums and important institutions, with the aim of giving the works the frames they would have in origin. Hence, similar examples are found in some Vermeer paintings...

Very nice 19th century French Napoleon III blackened wood and curved glass frame with two angels sculpture holding a cross. Hook at the back to h...

Antique, rich, perfect giltwood frame, suitable for painting or mirror. It's not necessary an ornamental frieze to place on top, but I have it (on request). The top part looks darker...

Apple-Shaped Travertine Photo Frame

This exquisite French-style picture frame in a soft rose gold hue brings a luxurious Art Deco flair to your decor. The frame’s faceted glass edges and sleek, geometric details create...

Italian frame from the second half of the 19th century. A Napoleon III object in wood and plaster, finely carved, gilded, and chiseled, of excellent quality. The frame can hold a mir...

Ancient giltwood frame called Umbertina, from the very early 1900s: for panting or mirror. Never touched, but upon request it can be regilded: a true connoisseur would not do it. Ver...

Elegant Italian picture frame crafted in finely worked brass and mirror-polished steel, with a black velvet-covered back. This refined decorative object, produced between 1965 and 19...

This elegant frame is a contemporary product but was created following the ancient Venetian lacquering technique, consisting of many color passages and layers of very light gauze. Th...

English Silver picture frames, by Ron Carr, Sheffield English Silver frames with ribbon pattern and velvet blue backs. The frames are complete English hallmarked with the master sig...

Stunning mid-century organic wall photo frame fully made in bamboo canes. This incredibly charming piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. In amazing condition and fully origi...

Bolognese Italian Carved And Gilded Antique Cornice from 1600 in good condition. Rectangular in shape, it is suitable for a painting or for framing a mirror. The frame is been re-dy...

This superb picture frame in crystal was made by the famous luxury French Baccarat company, situated in East of France .Its design is modern and classical at the same time. Its engra...

Stunning wall-mounted picture frame in a charming combination of smoked pink lucite and chrome. This incredibly stylish piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed...

Micro-mosaic Roman Forum with inlaid frame in malachite. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Tags: micro-mosaico Fo...

Italian silver Photo/ Picture Frames by Livi Giancarlo, Firenze, 1960s Italian small silver photo frames with floral pattern in relief pattern and glass and a small round smooth sil...

Very beautiful gilded bronze frame dating from the Napoleon III period in very good condition. We can admire the beautiful details of this era, the laurel on the top of the frame, an...

Italian Carved and Lacquered Picture Frame Emilia Romagna, Italy, circa 1700 An elegantly carved and lacquered Italian frame, likely originating from Modena around the year 1700. T...

Beautiful pair of gilded wooden frames from the mid-19th century. They can be used either as small mirrors or as frames, either vertically or horizontally. They feature beautiful car...

1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Mirror and Glass Picture Frame Add a touch of 1970s Italian glamour to your home with this striking and unique vintage picture frame. This piece embo...

1990s Spanish hand-painted oil on wood reproduction in the Gothic style. Painting size: 150 x 99cm.

Magnificent large gilded vintage pine frame with a lovely aged patina, XL size, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves, tendrils, and patterns all ...

17th century, The condemnation and martyrdom of the four crowned saints by Giuliano Dinarelli Mid-17th century, Italy, Bologna Oil on canvas, frame ...

Small collectible frame made of richly carved and gilded wood, 17th century period. Beautiful original leaf gilding. Baroque is a cultural and artistic movement that originated in ...

Midcentury beautiful round picture photo frame in purple lucite and brass by Ferdinando Loffredo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown in the p...

Large rectangular photo frame, nickel-plated steel/aluminum. Clear glass. Retains all its original parts. Made in Italy. Designed in 1970. Please carefully review the video and photo...

Large sterling silver photo frame. The frame was made from a 925 silver sheet with a very wide and shaped edge, concave towards the inside and convex towards the outside edge. The s...

Set of four Antique Gilt Frames of oval shape with ferine feet and a shell-shaped cymatium and two median decorations consisting of the interlacing of the outline of the outer frame ...

Carved wooden frame, polychromed and gilded made with different elements of marked Renaissance influence, resulting in an architectural composition with staggered base, two ribbed pi...

Mme. Adelaide and Mme. Victoire. Oil on canvas, with antiques frames.

Elegant Italian round photo frame from the 1970s, crafted in amber-toned lucite with a refined 925 silver band surrounding the central photo opening. The piece has a sculptural circu...

This elegant Italian picture frame from the 1970s is a refined example of Mid-Century Modern design, blending industrial materials with a high-end aesthetic. The rectangular frame fe...

Wonderful round brass picture frame, France, circa 1890. Picture size: 11 cm x 11 cm. French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an epoch that was known f...

Unusual and lovely pair of "Montparnasse" picture frames by renowned framers Ateliers Emile Bouche. The chunky, wavy surrounds carved with a charming geom...

French Art Deco photo frame, France, 1920s. Featuring an elegant elephant motif, this frame is crafted from luxurious Macassar wood, Bakelite, and glass. The frame includes the origi...

Superb and small abalone shell photo frame designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal rectangular frame with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work ...

Inferno canto 20 : Diviners and Sorceres engraving by Salvador Dali. It describe a scene of the Divine comédie de Dante : And striking his head, he said: "I am thrown down here to suffer the flatteries of my tireless tongue". In 1950, the Italian government commissioned Dali to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s Divina Commedia...

Two Elegant picture frames in Stainless Steel and mirror in original vintage condition. They can be placed either horizontally or vertically The mirrors are a bit foxy, please see...