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A SUPERB ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN REEDED/RIBBED OAK PICTURE FRAME ~
... a lovely antique oak picture frame, a classic Edwardian frame design with an excellent stepped border, reeded OR ribbed to frieze with a series of raised grooved lines, the border with a wonderful oak grain & patina ~
Measuring approximately 18 & 1/2 by 14" (External) ~
With a rebate (to fit a picture) of 16" by 11 & 3/8" (Internal) ~
Or, in centimetres 40.5cm by 29cm ~
Sight size is 15 & 5/8" by 11" ~ (Image size) ~
Sight size is 15 & 5/8" by 11" ~ (Image size) ~
... dating at a guess to around 1900 this is a superb antique Oak picture frame, a classic late 19th, early 20th-century Edwardian frame design, with a wonderful stocky reeded Oak border ~
... the colour is excellent, a warm oak, the frieze is unusual in so much as unlike many Edwardian frames it is stepped & reeded, a pair of thick beadlines rise upwards to the centre frieze yet stepped down into the sight edge, having the effect of drawing your eye into the image ~
... it is excellent quality, with super-strong mitred corner joints, you can still see the ancient nails at the corners, this is evidently the work of a skilled frame-maker, we have a wonderfully tactile Oak grain & patina, there is lots of detail in the grain ~
... entirely constructed & mitred by hand this is a wonderful early 20th Century frame with a real sense of Arts & Crafts style ~
The Edwardians were very fond of using quality frames such as this to show off a photo of a cherished family member often wearing their Sunday best, photography was the new exciting de rigeur art medium ~ this frame will also especially suit a quality gravure print or lithograph ~
This frame will suit a special 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 ~
... the colour is excellent, a warm oak, the frieze is unusual in so much as unlike many Edwardian frames it is stepped & reeded, a pair of thick beadlines rise upwards to the centre frieze yet stepped down into the sight edge, having the effect of drawing your eye into the image ~
... it is excellent quality, with super-strong mitred corner joints, you can still see the ancient nails at the corners, this is evidently the work of a skilled frame-maker, we have a wonderfully tactile Oak grain & patina, there is lots of detail in the grain ~
... entirely constructed & mitred by hand this is a wonderful early 20th Century frame with a real sense of Arts & Crafts style ~
The Edwardians were very fond of using quality frames such as this to show off a photo of a cherished family member often wearing their Sunday best, photography was the new exciting de rigeur art medium ~ this frame will also especially suit a quality gravure print or lithograph ~
This frame will suit a special 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
Very Good condition; the odd minor age commensurate ding to the border, but in truth nothing particularly noteworthy ~ Super strong corners ~ Age commensurate wear ~ With NO major damages OR losses ~
Please refer to the photographs ~ They accurately represent the very good 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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*** The enjoyment of a treasured painting is linked to how the artwork is presented ~ Top art galleries have always known this ~ It is a proven principle adopted in private & public collections all over the world ~ In choosing an original antique frame you are showing sound aesthetic judgement ~ It is incredible how powerfully a tasteful frame can influence our perception & enjoyment of a photo OR painting ~ The union of picture & frame jointly should be harmonious, amplifying & heightening the visual impact for you the viewer ~
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