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Description
A SUPERB LARGE ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN CARVED OAK PICTURE FRAME ~
... a fabulous large & stocky oak frame that has been gilded to the border, the oak grain shining through the gold coloured frieze ~ with classical 'Egg & Dart' carving to outer edge ~
Measuring approximately 29 & 1/4" by 16 & 1/2" (External) ~
... a fabulous large & stocky oak frame that has been gilded to the border, the oak grain shining through the gold coloured frieze ~ with classical 'Egg & Dart' carving to outer edge ~
Measuring approximately 29 & 1/4" by 16 & 1/2" (External) ~
With a rebate (to fit a picture) of 24 & 1/4" by 11 & 1/2" (Internal) ~
Or, in centimetres 61.5cm by 29.5cm ~
Sight size is 23 & 3/4" by 11" ~
... entirely constructed & mitred by hand this is a beautiful early 20th Century Oak frame with a real sense of Arts & Crafts style ~
The Edwardians & Victorians were passionate about using frames such as these to show off a photo of a family member sporting their Sunday best, it will also suit a quality antique gravure print or classical litho ~
... this frame can be used either in a Portrait OR Landscape fashion & will suit an exceptional picture OR perhaps an image of a loved one; it is certainly, a frame to grace any wall ~
Thank you for looking ~
If you have any questions please ask ~
Sight size is 23 & 3/4" by 11" ~
... dating at a guess to around 1910 this is a fabulous antique oak frame, a classic Edwardian oak frame design, excellent quality throughout, super-sturdy with ultra-solid corner joints ~ we have a delightful border which is carved with a classic & iconic 'Egg and Dart' motif, referred to also as egg-and-anchor, egg-and-star (the egg symbolising 'life' & 'birth') ~
... the border frieze is a little different with this frame as it has been entirely gilded and I suspect painted with gold paint ~ I'm not sure if this was the original design I suspect it has been painted at a later date although this might also have been done at inception, the patina I feel is as old as the frame itself ~ it was quite fashionable to gild items such as this, the very definition of gilding is 'to make things appear gold' & as other gilt frames were popular in times when candlelight was the only light source, gilded frames reflected candlelight out into the room & onto a painting & so many items ended up being painted a bright gold colour, this gold finish has faded a tad over the years but still retains a charming colour & patina & despite the fact that this frame has this gold colouration we still have a wonderfully strong oak grain coming through, after the artist George Frederick Watts may have been the stimulus behind this frame gilding fashion (see Google 'Watts-frame' the frame blog) Watts frames were applied with gilding directly onto the oak, something Watts was inspired to do after a trip to Italy ~
... Frames such as these are often referred to (mainly in the U.S.) as being 'Quarter-Sawn' OR 'Mission' due to the almost perfectly matching grain pattern in the Oak ~
... the border frieze is a little different with this frame as it has been entirely gilded and I suspect painted with gold paint ~ I'm not sure if this was the original design I suspect it has been painted at a later date although this might also have been done at inception, the patina I feel is as old as the frame itself ~ it was quite fashionable to gild items such as this, the very definition of gilding is 'to make things appear gold' & as other gilt frames were popular in times when candlelight was the only light source, gilded frames reflected candlelight out into the room & onto a painting & so many items ended up being painted a bright gold colour, this gold finish has faded a tad over the years but still retains a charming colour & patina & despite the fact that this frame has this gold colouration we still have a wonderfully strong oak grain coming through, after the artist George Frederick Watts may have been the stimulus behind this frame gilding fashion (see Google 'Watts-frame' the frame blog) Watts frames were applied with gilding directly onto the oak, something Watts was inspired to do after a trip to Italy ~
... Frames such as these are often referred to (mainly in the U.S.) as being 'Quarter-Sawn' OR 'Mission' due to the almost perfectly matching grain pattern in the Oak ~
The Edwardians & Victorians were passionate about using frames such as these to show off a photo of a family member sporting their Sunday best, it will also suit a quality antique gravure print or classical litho ~
... this frame can be used either in a Portrait OR Landscape fashion & will suit an exceptional picture OR perhaps an image of a loved one; it is certainly, a frame to grace any wall ~
Thank you for looking ~
If you have any questions please ask ~
Condition
In Very good condition for its age, the main thing to mention here is that we think it has been painted with gold paint which may or may not be to your taste, as mentioned above this was a popular pastime in the Victorian/Edwardian era & I think this colourisation, if you will, really adds another dimension to this frame; together with the odd age commensurate minor ding here & there but in truth nothing particularly noteworthy ~ Age commensurate wear ~ With NO major damages OR losses ~
Please refer to the photographs ~ They accurately represent the excellent antique condition ~ Any significant damages OR losses are always shown in the photos ...
For clients in the U.S., Canada & Australia ... we are more than happy to combine shipping for multiple items, buy your frames & then once finished request a fresh shipping quote, alternatively, go ahead & pay for your frames including the shipping & we will give a full refund of the difference via eBay once all of the frames have been wrapped, weighed & measured, it is not possible to know the exact postage costs until this is done ~ however, rest assured, it is never our intention to profit on the shipping ~
Customers lucky enough to be living in the extremities of the U.K., such as the Highlands & Islands or Cornwall or on an Island, IOM, IOW, Scilly Isles, Channel Islands etc, or Northern Ireland, please note that shipping may cost a bit extra, please get in touch for an estimated quote before bidding, Thank You ~
Some useful info ...
... at bluehorsefinearts, we try to find the most interesting frames we possibly can, not just frames of excellent design & quality but also beguiling, captivating frames that are quirky & have that extra bit of character ~ be they Contemporary OR classic Oak, OR ostentatious Louis XV / Napoleon III / Italian Rococo / Polychrome gilded frames OR glamorous Art-Deco pieces OR incredible carved Arts & Crafts one-offs ~
Finding the frames is the tricky bit, I wear a lot of tyre tread & shoe leather on my travels & I reject 99% of the frames that I see based on design OR condition, not to mention price ~ Many of the 'high-end' Interiors glossy magazines World of Interiors / Architectural Digest / Elle Decoration et al, have been promoting antique frame ‘feature-walls’ for many years now has been a popular decorator's trend, after all, "Without the right frame, Art is lost" ~
*A group of frames on a wall can be a great conversation starter & so we aim to bring as many quirky, top-notch antique & repro frames onto eBay at any one time to present plenty of options ~
** All of our antique frames will have some form of age commensurate wear, most of our frames are not reproductions & so there will be slight imperfections e.g., the odd ding OR light scratch etc, after all, this is the very essence of owning an antique frame ~ Please, always refer to the detailed photos, they are an accurate reflection of the antique condition ~
*** Each frame has been carefully stripped down of its backing & cleaned using professional materials - The back of the frame is then meticulously tidied of any loose impediments, nails, splinters, dust, glass OR any other abrasions ~ Where necessary, the border is then treated with a high-quality bees-wax and buffed vigorously, giving the wood a fresh lustre and sheen leaving you the customer with what is effectively a moderately refurbished frame ~ Some frames, depending on size, may be available with old glass & a backing so please enquire about this before we ship ~
*** We can combine shipping whenever possible, we are happy to combine shipping for multiple frames, simply buy your frames & then once done, request a new shipping quote, alternatively, pay for your frames including the shipping & we will give a full refund via eBay once your frames are wrapped, weighed & measured ~
*** New stock is listed every week ~
*** Any easels/props used in the photos are not included in the sale ~
*** Rebate/Rabbet dimensions represent the size of artwork OR mirror that the frame will hold ~
*** Unless mentioned in the above description this frame will not have glass ORa backing ~ New glass, however, OR distressed mirror glass can easily be sourced from a local glazier/picture framer & will cost in most cases no more than a few pounds ~ I do, however, keep a large stock of antique glass ~ should you wish to drop by our location in the North-West of England & collect a piece ~ please DM for details ~ TOM
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