A STUNNING OUTSIZE SWEPT GILT PICTURE FRAME of sublime quality & build, this frame, in my opinion, is worthy of any top Art gallery, the label verso bears this out, it comes from an art gallery in Bernardsville, NJ. Measuring approximately 32 & 1/2″ by 32 & 1/2″ (Ext) With a rebate (fit a picture) of 26 & 1/4″ by 26 & 1/4″ Or, in centimetres 66.5cm by 66.5cm (Int) Sight size is 25 & 1/4″ by 25 & 1/4″ With a depth of 3 Description This is a very special picture frame that is a long way from home, it comes from a most highly regarded Art gallery in the United States, as of the label verso… Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Bernardsville, NJ. This is a fabulous antique reproduction… CONT: PLEASE SEE IN THE MAIN LISTING BELOW FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION THANK YOU. Superb Ornate Vintage Swept Gilt Picture Frame 26 1/4 Sq. (to fit a picture) of. With a depth of 3. This frame is also available for free local collection from our location in the North-West of England, FY8 area We also travel regularly to London. & to the Midlands/M6 corridor, service stations are ideal places to meet up… This is a very special picture frame that is a long way from home, it comes from a most highly regarded Art gallery in the United States, as of the label verso… This is a fabulous antique reproduction picture frame, it is a super-large outsize shape & is square in design, the design is based on a classic Louis XV shape, so the border has a whole coterie of classic Rococo features & designs, elegant strapwork, flared cartouche’ sections to the corners & mid-sections & a winsome Acanthus pattern to the sight edge It is a frame of a very high calibre, an incredibly solid build, patently the work of a master picture-framer, it must have cost a small fortune when it was originally commissioned & no doubt once held a very expensive artwork in it I could see a Sherrie Valentine Daines OR perhaps a Gordon King or even an original Jack Vettriano working very well in a frame such as this The colours in the wide flamboyant border are simply amazing, a beautifully understated two-tone gilt & in areas you can see red coming through, this is designed specifically to emulate the red gesso of an antique frame, alas, this frame is not antique & is probably no more than 20/30 years old BUT what a beautiful antique repro frame we have here! This lovely frame will suit a special picture or a portrait of a loved one & would easily grace the wall of any major gallery would make a pretty amazing mirror… Thank you for looking. Any questions please ask. Condition In Very good condition with the odd age-related light ding here & there, but in truth, nothing particularly noteworthy. Super solid joints Age commensurate wear With NO major damages OR losses. Please refer to the photographs They are an accurate representation of the excellent vintage condition Any major damages OR losses are always shown in the photos.. This is not always guaranteed; it is. Customers lucky enough to be living in the extremities of the. Or on any Island. My partner Jo & I, try to find the most interesting picture frames that we possibly can, frames not just of excellent design quality, but also beguiling & captivating frames that are quirky & have that extra bit of character, be they. Louis XV / Rococo. One-offs We reject 95% of the frames we see based on design OR condition Many of the’high-end’ Interiors glossy magazines. Architectural Digest / Elle Decoration. Et al have been promoting antique frame’feature-walls’ for many years now. 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. At any one time to present plenty of choice. All of our antique frames will have some form of. Most of our frames are not reproductions & so there will be slight imperfections e. 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. 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 effectively a moderately refurbished frame Some frames, depending on size, may be available with glass so please enquire about this. New stock that is new to the market is listed every week. Any easels/props used in the photos are not included in the sale. Unless specifically mentioned in the above listing description this frame will not have glass OR a backing, couriers simply will NOT cover for breakage New glass, however, OR, a distressed mirror glass can easily be sourced from a local glazier OR picture framer & will generally 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. I N S T A G R A M. 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 amazing just how powerfully a decorous 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. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ANTIQUE PICTURE FRAMES ON. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Antiques\Other Antiques”. The seller is “bluehorsefinearts” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Age: Post-1940
• Maker: J.M.Stringer Ltd.
• Material: Pine
• Type: Antique Style Louis XV Picture Frame
• Country/Region of Origin: U.S.A.
• Original/Repro: Modern Reproduction