Louis XVI Revival Frame

Two More Antique Frames

Detail of the bottom section of a composition oval frame, and a nice Louis XVI style moulding frame. Both with original gilding, great looking burnish on the hollow of the French frame.

Louis Style: French Frames 1610 to 1792 - Exhibition at the Getty Center

Speaking of the closing of the National Gallery frame exhibition (see previous post), the Getty Center in Los Angeles has an upcoming frame exhibition; Louis Style: French Frames 1610-1792 which runs from September 15th to January 3rd 2016 - so plenty of time to see it if you are around LA. 

Louis Style: French Frames 1610-1792

Details from the Getty website:

What makes a French frame French? Drawn from the Museum's substantial collection, this exhibition presents a survey of the exquisite carved and gilded picture frames from five periods—Louis XIII (1630–1643), Louis XIV (1643–1715), Régence (1715–1723), Louis XV (1723–1774), and Louis XVI (1774–1792). Tracing their development from restrained to elaborate, dynamic forms to classically inspired style, the array presents a splendid compendium of French design, ornament, craftsmanship, and construction and gilding techniques. This exhibition, along with other displays at the Getty, commemorates the 300th anniversary of the death of Louis XIV, France's magnificent Sun King.

A selection of Louis XIII, XIV, XV, and XVI frames in the Getty exhibition.

A Louis XV frame circa 1770 by one of the finest 18th C framemakers; Jean Chérin 1734-1785

Ribbon repair

The ribbon ornament at the bottom of this frame was broken into five pieces, the top photo showing after they have been fixed back in place, and the second once the gilding had been touch up.

Antique mirror frame

This fantastic Louis XVI style antique mirror and frame has come in for a few minor repairs. Apart from these small areas that need attention, it's in great condition with lovely water gilded finish. 

Louis XVI

This is a nice example of an antique Louis XVI style frame which could be also called a neoclassical frame, with carved ornament and water gilded finish. It is probably French, late 18th or early 19th Century. It needs some minor repairs and will be cut down to fit an antique print.

Louis XVI frame

This antique frame was made in Paris, it is a classic Louis XVI style frame which is suitable for framing antique prints, pastels, or watercolours. It is in good condition with original water gilding and just some minor losses to the gesso at the corners. It was probably made in the late 19th or early 20th Century. This is one of my growing stock of antique, old, and reproduction frames which can be used to period frame works brought to me by my customers.