Big Swept Frame

A very ornate, 9" wide antique swept frame from the 19th Century.

Fancy Compo Corners

Another example of a large composition 19th Century frame, this one has a rebate size of 55" x 40" and would make a super mirror.

Ornate mirror frame

This ornate gilded mirror frame has just had a new backing fitted. It is very ornate with C scrolls, floral, and leaf designs. On the top of the frame there is a rather sweet little snail which is just about to be eaten by a swooping bird.

Ornate frames

A couple of examples of modern made ornate frames, the top one is made from composition, while the second frame is carved wood and is from (perhaps obviously due to the design) the Far East.

Ornate double swept frame

 

 

This rather nice, and well made little double swept frame needs some minor repairs, with about 6 areas of missing ornament. Its called a double swept because the back edge also has sweeping lines, as well as the usual outer, high part of the frame. I think the style is best described as Rococo.

A damaged frame before repair

I get lots of jobs like this one, where the corners or centres on swept or ornate frames take a knock, and are damaged. You can see in the photos where two of the corners have been damaged, one simply has a small leaf curl missing, while the other needs a larger section replacing. I will take some photos of this frame when it has been repaired. The painting is a lovely English landscape by Benjamin Williams Leader.