frames

By reading one of the style court post , I decided to share with you one of my passion and one of my collection : FRAMES

As I'm specialised in mediterranean XIX th century paintings , I always need frames. Sometimes the painting has its original frame but sometimes and sometimes I have to admit I don't or my client doesn't like it so I have to change it.
I have an entire collection but I sometimes don't have the right one because of the size or the style

A frame is as important as what is inside and it can also be as expensive as it is inside .

 

gilded antique frames

 

other kind of frames

I love this dutch style frame

 

italian wood frame from the XVIII th century

 

empire frame

 

orientalist frame with a picture

 

accumulation

frames are a little bit different for drawings or watercolors 

this louis XVI style frame with a bow matches perfectly with the watercolor, it is ver classic but timeless

 

find an antique pair of frames is rare...these ones are perfect for engraving or drawing or portraits

a frame can change everything

for me this one doesn't go well with the painting even if the colors match together

This american painting in Pollock's style is from Charles Christopher Hill

 

do you like it , if not what would you choose ?

I like modern painting with old frames

 

Modern painting with a regency style

 

1906's mediterranean painting with gilded frame

Do you pay attention to frames ? Do you like them ?

For more posts about frames check it :

style court post about framing

and a second style court's post about frames

hansaxel 's post

all these frames and paintings are available in my cabinet of paintings

 

Comments

[Rédigé par : Di Overton]

I can't visit France without coming home with my arms full of frames. They are so much cheaper there and always fabulous.

[Rédigé par : My Melange]

I love frames. I love the old ornate gold gilt ones. I love them empty just as much as with a picture in them.

[Rédigé par : High Desert Diva]

I agree with My Melange...

Frames to me, are just as important as the art, but also art themselves.

[Rédigé par : patricia gray]

Hi Melanie
You have a beautiful collection of frames. I agree with you totally that a frame is very important. Your frames are lovely enough to stand on their own and are works of art by themselves.

[Rédigé par : style court]

Great collection. I love modern art in older period frames too!

[Rédigé par : J.Covington*Designs]

Those are fabulous frames...I too prefer the old frames with the modern painting...it gives them a better feeling.

[Rédigé par : Jackie Von Tobel]

What a beautiful collection of frames. So may times the frame can make or break the art it encases. I especially like the 1960's landscape! Your new blog design is wonderful as well. Happy New Year.

[Rédigé par : susanna]

Those little wooden frame with the carved details are amazing! They are artworks in and among themselves.

[Rédigé par : Paris Parfait]

I have lots of old frames and have had a few restored. You're so right that sometimes the frame can cost more than its contents - I have a few of those. Love that Orientalist frame!

[Rédigé par : {this is glamorous}]

What a beautiful and extensive collection of frames! Love the little Louis XVI style and Italian wood ones especially.