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A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH GILT PICTURE FRAME ~
... I picked this frame up in France recently, it is one of a matching pair, it's a beautiful high-quality frame with a sensational lemon-gilt colour, the gilding of which I believe to be the original, a wonderful stocky frame with a fabulous gilt tone ~ I believe it to be late-19th Century, however, I am NO expert so please take in ALL of the photos for you own benefit ~
... I picked this frame up in France recently, it is one of a matching pair, it's a beautiful high-quality frame with a sensational lemon-gilt colour, the gilding of which I believe to be the original, a wonderful stocky frame with a fabulous gilt tone ~ I believe it to be late-19th Century, however, I am NO expert so please take in ALL of the photos for you own benefit ~
Measuring approximately 19 & 1/4" by 16 & 3/4" (External) ~
With a rebate (to fit a picture) of 14 & 5/8" by 12 & 1/4" (Internal) ~
Or, in centimetres 37cm by 31cm ~
Sight size is 14 & 1/8" by 11 & 5/8" ~
... this is a fantastic old frame with bags of style & charm it dates at a guess to around 1880, it's a classic Victorian or Napolean III design with a fabulous bevelled & ribbed frieze, there is also a matching gilt slip which is original to the frame, there is also a wonderful shallow groove at the side of the frame ~
... at the corners of the frame, we can just see the original frame-makers nails making the corners of this frame rock solid making this a wonderful frame just to handle & hold ~
... it is a deep frame of 2" in depth & we such a fabulous gilt colour which l I believe to be original, although now slightly faded, this zingy gilt colourisation gives this frame a real sense of 'faded glory' ~
... the border colour has faded slightly over time but on the face of the frame & in the grooves of the main frieze you get so many variations of tone & still get an incredible sense of the original gold colour & it is just superb quality, it's only at the very back sides of the frame that the gilding is pretty much rubbed away, I also don't think that this will matter too much once the frame is hung & this beautiful colourisation gives this frame a real sense of 'faded glory' ~
... I think that often quality antique frames such as this have a fabulous, naive folk-art appeal, this mount dazzles such is the contrast between brighter gilt sections & the burnished deeper gilt tones & naturally, there is a delightful contrast here between the brighter gilt sections & the darker rippled recesses ~
... in Georgian & Victorian times frames were gilded so that they reflected candlelight into a room & also onto a painting & this pretty frame simply glows wondrously~
... entirely built by hand from a solid pine carcass this is a super-stylish frame that oozes period sophistication as well as immense character & charm ~
This frame will suit an exceptional picture OR perhaps an image of a loved one; it is certainly a frame to grace any wall, and it would also make a pretty fantastic mirror ~
Thank you for looking ~
If you have any questions please ask ~
In Very good condition for its great age, when I bought the frame it was a little wormy but as I do with ALL of my wormy frames I treated it with some professional solution & any worm is now complete (long since gone) it is showing some signs of wear but these are happily confined to the sides of the frame, so there's quite a build-up of dust to the top rail (see photo 13) that one would naturally associate with a frame of such age; together the odd age commensurate minor ding here & there but in truth nothing particularly noteworthy & certainly nothing to detract ~ Age commensurate wear ~ Super solid corner joints ~ With NO major damages OR losses ~
... one of several antique gilt frames I currently have on eBay ~
Sight size is 14 & 1/8" by 11 & 5/8" ~
... this is a fantastic old frame with bags of style & charm it dates at a guess to around 1880, it's a classic Victorian or Napolean III design with a fabulous bevelled & ribbed frieze, there is also a matching gilt slip which is original to the frame, there is also a wonderful shallow groove at the side of the frame ~
... at the corners of the frame, we can just see the original frame-makers nails making the corners of this frame rock solid making this a wonderful frame just to handle & hold ~
... it is a deep frame of 2" in depth & we such a fabulous gilt colour which l I believe to be original, although now slightly faded, this zingy gilt colourisation gives this frame a real sense of 'faded glory' ~
... the border colour has faded slightly over time but on the face of the frame & in the grooves of the main frieze you get so many variations of tone & still get an incredible sense of the original gold colour & it is just superb quality, it's only at the very back sides of the frame that the gilding is pretty much rubbed away, I also don't think that this will matter too much once the frame is hung & this beautiful colourisation gives this frame a real sense of 'faded glory' ~
... I think that often quality antique frames such as this have a fabulous, naive folk-art appeal, this mount dazzles such is the contrast between brighter gilt sections & the burnished deeper gilt tones & naturally, there is a delightful contrast here between the brighter gilt sections & the darker rippled recesses ~
... in Georgian & Victorian times frames were gilded so that they reflected candlelight into a room & also onto a painting & this pretty frame simply glows wondrously~
... entirely built by hand from a solid pine carcass this is a super-stylish frame that oozes period sophistication as well as immense character & charm ~
This frame will suit an exceptional picture OR perhaps an image of a loved one; it is certainly a frame to grace any wall, and it would also make a pretty fantastic mirror ~
Thank you for looking ~
If you have any questions please ask ~
In Very good condition for its great age, when I bought the frame it was a little wormy but as I do with ALL of my wormy frames I treated it with some professional solution & any worm is now complete (long since gone) it is showing some signs of wear but these are happily confined to the sides of the frame, so there's quite a build-up of dust to the top rail (see photo 13) that one would naturally associate with a frame of such age; together the odd age commensurate minor ding here & there but in truth nothing particularly noteworthy & certainly nothing to detract ~ Age commensurate wear ~ Super solid corner joints ~ With NO major damages OR losses ~
... one of several antique gilt frames I currently have on eBay ~
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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