We Were Framed!

American giltwood frame, carved scrolls, leaves and buds, textured ground, 1890s, rabbet size 24 by 18 in., overall 35 by 29 in., $1,464.
Frames are more than decorative—they can be as important as the artwork hanging on the wall. An original frame can tell you much about a vintage painting or photograph, including its age, history and authenticity. A recent auction in Florida offered over 400 museum-quality frames, part of a lifetime collection of master framer and frame […]