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Description
A LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PICTURE FRAME ~
... an exquisite old picture frame with winsome Oak leaves & Acorn design ~ yes! with a few issues, bits of missing gesso & shellac here & there, yet on the whole an eminently useable frame with bags of ancient character & charm ~ please see the photos on this one ~
With a rebate (to fit a picture) of 13 & 1/4" by 10 & 3/8" (Internal)~
Or, in centimetres 34cm by 26cm ~
Sight size is 11 & 5/8" by 8 & 5/8" ~
Or 12 & 1/2" by 9 & 1/2" without slip ~
... dating at a guess to around 1890 this is a wonderful antique frame with bags of period class & charm ~ Yes! it does have its issues, so there is damage aplenty! but I feel that frames such as this have a unique age-commensurate character all their own! Sight size is 11 & 5/8" by 8 & 5/8" ~
Or 12 & 1/2" by 9 & 1/2" without slip ~
... constructed by hand from a pine carcass & then covered in a green shallac-type material which has over the years perished in sections ~ strangely the green outer sections (which is a wonderful Eucalyptus green by the way!) have survived pretty much intact, the inner raised gilded sections which beautifully depict oak leaves & acorns, seem to have suffered the most, as there are a good few missing bits the largest of which is around 5" by 1" but! weirdly the damage all seems to blend in perfectly with the green outer & gilt foliate sections ~ the corner joints are all strong & the gilt slip, which is the original is quite impressive & has lasted well & brings the whole thing together perfectly!
... I tend not to pick up too many ebonised frames these days & this is what I consider a 'shellac' type frame ~ many of them can be in pretty poor condition, the black (or green in this case) shellac coating can often perish in large sections rendering the frame useless but this one to my mind is still in good condition for the age ~
... it takes a certain type of person to see the beauty & the potential in a frame like this & I hope it ends up in a loving home ~
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
In Very Good condition; as mentioned above, with lots of age-related damages (see all of the photos) some large sections of the raised gilded sections (I would say about 20%) are missing together with some losses at the edges & extremities; together with the odd minor age commensurate ding here & there to the border, but in truth nothing particularly noteworthy ~ Super strong joints ~ Age commensurate wear ~ With NO further 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 blue-horse-fine-arts, 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 ~ I reject 99% of the frames I see based on design OR condition ~ 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 choice ~
** 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 place your frames in your basket & then 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 shipped ~
*** 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 OR a 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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