Baroque Picture Frames
BAROQUE STYLE
The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.
Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.
Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.
Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.
Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Baroque
19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Frame
Solid wood carved frame, applied with gilt mouldings. The ebonized border is decorated with gilt foliate scrolls. The frame is covered in ve...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Period Rectangular Giltwood Italian Salvator Rosa Style Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Salvator Rosa last 17th century giltwood frame.
Internal measurements cm 24 x 32.5
Pure example of Italian Salvator Rosa gild wood frame of 17th century.
"Salvator Rosa" is the famo...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent 18th century French hand carved and gold gilded frame. An incredible detailed work. The frame looks Royal and luxurious. Dimensions of the interior painting size to fit a...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Gold
21st Century Sterling Silver Baroque Style "Cartagloria" Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver frame in Baroque style called Cartagloria.
The Cartagloria was used starting from the sixteenth century.
The Cartegloria was placed on the altar, usually inside a wooden or silver frame, which shows some Latin formulas of the Roman Missal...
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames
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Sterling Silver
Vittoria Italian Baroque Frame Gilt and Green Wood
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Italian Baroque picture frame in solid gilt and dark green wood,
Vittoria frame is hand carved by master Italian crafter in Tuscany.
Most elaborated foliag...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Antique Victorian Baroque Art Nouveau Brass Picture Frame & Photograph 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century reticulated brass, easel style picture frame featuring a swirling baroque / art nouveau foliate and floral motif with a putti cherub at one side. Contains a sepia t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Brass
Italian Baroque Gilded Cartouche Sculpted Frame Early 1600s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand carved Baroque Cartouche frame of rectangular shape formed by deep volutes that connect with two central keys and foliage with the bulbous ribbing near the corners. Gilded in ...
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Early 17th Century European Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Large Early Baroque Frame, “Regina Coeli” Italy, late 16th / early 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large gilded Baroque frame made of carved wood with stucco applications, partially polychrome-painted.
Inner dimensions: 116 x 78 cm
The tall, rectangular frame is crowned by a lar...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood, Giltwood
Monumental Baroque Frame, Sweden, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
A magnificent Baroque gilded stucco frame from Sweden, crafted around 1750. The frame features central cartouches with notable heraldry: at the top, Sweden's "Tre Kronor" (Three Crow...
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1750s Swedish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Stucco
Alberto Carlieri, Capriccio with Christ and the Adulteress, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
Alberto Carlieri (Italy-Roma 1672-1720), "Christ and the adulteress",
Oil on canvas, with frame cm H 115 x L 151 x 6.5, only canvas H 98.5 x L 135 cm...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Canvas
18th Century Hand Carved Spanish Polychrome Painted Framed Mirror
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century hand carved Spanish polychrome painted framed mirror
This Baroque wood frame is hand carved and polychrome painted. The contrast...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Frame. Carved and gilded wood. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Carved and gilded wood. XVII century.
Frame for tondo (the interior space is circular) made of carved and gilded wood, decorated with architectural reliefs of classicist infl...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Other
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Frame With Fruit Wood Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Italian Baroque with stepped molding, extended corners and a cushion frame of thick walnut veneer. Outer and inner bands of fruit wood inlay. This is a great frame for a...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Leather, Fruitwood, Walnut
Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover, Custom Sizes
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved wood frame in French style with gold leaf cover and linen passe-partout. Available in custom sizes.
Measures: cm.59 x 6 x 69 (inside cm. 48 x 38).
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames
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Giltwood
Baroque gilded painting frame in wood, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / gilded frame / wood / Antique / Baroque / Rococo
A stunning gilded wooden painting frame, crafted in France around 1900. This piece has some some small signs of use ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
18th Century French Miniature Genre Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Superb French hand-painted watercolor/gouache miniature on a bone panel. It depicts Bacchus and Ariane in a courting scene set in a mountainous landscape. The 18th century miniature is a version of the painting by Charles Joseph Natoire (1700-1777). It is a small but elegant painting with amazing quality details. It is mounted in a hand carved polychrome and gilded Spanish Baroque style wood frame...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Bone
Baroque Painted & Giltwood Frame or Mirror, Hand Carved, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Baroque style Florentine painted and giltwood picture or mirror frame - expertly hand carved from one solid piece of wood - featuring robust gilded laurel leaf carving to the raised front - surrounded by red lacquer to the curving sides - all surrounded by an undulating ribbon border - replaced hanger to the back - unsigned - Italy - 18th century.
Excellent antique condition - vintage replacement...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Giltwood, Paint
Dramatically Large Carved, Gilded and Polychrome Spanish Baroque Frame
Located in New York, NY
A dramatically large carved, gilded and polychrome Spanish Baroque period frame.
The top edge decorated with carved gadroons; the black polychrome frieze decorated with estofado (th...
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1630s Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Paint
Photo Frame baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. External dimensions cm. 14.2 x 17.8, internal oval cm. 8 x 12....
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Picture Frames
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Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Large Sculptural Italian Baroque Tabernacle Frame, Late 18th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
An impressive, large Italian Baroque tabernacle hand carved frame from the late 18th century,
which reflects the Renaissance influence of Classical Greek and Italian temples with its columns on both sides and the embellishment of the piece through the carved putti on the top, a typical element of the Baroque style. The religious plaster relief has been added at a later moment. Tabernacle frames...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Walnut
Monumental Antique Dutch Baroque Style Carved Picture Art Mirror Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Dutch Baroque frame. Great for use as a mirror or art frame. Made of walnut featuring geometric form with extended corners and ornate carved gilded accents over a ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Brass Repousse Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
This original 18th century silver gilded over brass frame is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The central oval is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs typical of the Baroque pe...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Brass
Photo Frame Empire Style Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Gold-plated 925/1000 silver square photo frame with fire-enamelled Empire-style leaves on a rounded edge. External dimensions cm. 9 x 9, internal cm. 7.7 x 7.7. Weight gr. 87. Design...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Picture Frames
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Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Spanish Baroque Repoussé Silver Mirror/Picture Frame, XVII C.
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT FRAME
Handmade during 17th century, this frame is a grandiose piece of master craft by an extraordinary Spanish silversmith. Exceptionally complex, not only in its exquisite an...
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1670s Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Silver
Black Oval Photo Frame Baroque Style Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval photograph frame, shaped edge in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with fine hand engraving, interspersed with black fired enamel in Baroque style. External cm. 7.4 x 11.3. W...
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1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Picture Frames
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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
French Early 18th Century Art Frame
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large French baroque art frame.
Pine wood carved with foliage decorations and black-painted edges.
Original untouched with very fine age-relat...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Pine
Antique French Bronze Baroque Photo Frame (Stamped)
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite Antique French Bronze Baroque Photo Frame is a stunning example of craftsmanship from a bygone era, designed to elevate any cherished pho...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Bronze
17th Century, Pair of Italian Ink Drawings on Paper with Studies for Grotesques
Located in IT
17th century, pair of ink drawings on paper with studies for grotesques, friezes and helmets.
Painter of central Italy of the 17th century, signed with monogram “A.M.”.
Measurements: cm L 45.5 x H 59.5 x 5.5; cm 22 x 33 / cm L 46.5 x H 59 x 5.5; cm 22.5 x 31.5
The pair of sheets, in good condition, is framed by antique frames in carved and gilded wood. They show some china studies with some studies for different subjects. Specifically, the first sheet represents the design of a frieze of Renaissance taste under which are some studies probably referring to a family coat of arms. Below the center is a monogram “A.M.”.
The sheet is also worked on the back in which are drawn some articulated elements of decoration in the style of the Renaissance grotesque...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Paper
21st Century Sterling Silver Baroque "Cartagloria" Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver frame in Baroque style called Cartagloria.
The frame is shaped and decorated with scrolls typical of the Baroque period.
In the upper part, in the center, there ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sleek Gold Frame Classic Wooden Frame Gilded 53x43cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pine wood gilded gold frame, high-quality frame in classical style, second half of the 20th century.
Nice size frame to be creative with, as a mirror, chalkboard, Christma...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Pine
Polychromed and Gilded Wood Frame, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Framework. Gilded and polychrome wood, 17th century.
Presents loss in lower left area.
Frame made of carved wood gilded and polychrome in certain areas that presents a decoration bas...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Other
Continental Gilt and Mahogany Easel
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting continental hand-carved painting easel with gilt decoration. Lovely gilded carved- rosette decoration and graceful legs. small dowels adjust t hold different sizes of art...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Large Early Antique Gilt / Gilded French Mirror / Art Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique gilt French mirror / art frame
Needs restoration. A beautiful design for either a mirror or period artwork,
19th century or earlier.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century, Italian Painting with Still Life with Cherubs
Located in IT
19th century Roman painter
Still life with cherubs, flower festoons and herma with faun
Measures: Oil on canvas, cm H 78 x W 95 without frame
Cm H 122.00 x W 106 x D 8 with frame.
The work, painted in oil on canvas, octagonal in shape, represents a nature with three putti or cupids playing with flower festoons in a wooded environment in which is placed a herma with faun and, on the left, a large neoclassical marble vase...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Canvas
17th Century, The Martyrdom of the Four Crowned Saints by Giuliano Dinarelli
By Carlo Piacenza
Located in IT
17th century, The condemnation and martyrdom of the four crowned saints by Giuliano Dinarelli
Mid-17th century, Italy, Bologna
Oil on canvas, frame ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Canvas
Vintage 20th Century Italian Decorator Frame Mirror Baroque Style
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice vintage frame looks to be from the Mid-Century possibly earlier. Baroque in style. Possibly from Italy.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover, Custom Sizes
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved round wood frame with gold leaf cover. Available in custom sizes.
Measures: Diameter cm.66 x 9 (Internal diameter cm.35).
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Giltwood
17th Century Spanish Marble Panel Frame
Located in New York, NY
17th century Spanish reverse profile Cassetta frame with hand-painted faux-marble orange panels. Measures: Opening size 5 3/8" x 3 3/4".
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Paint, Wood
Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved wood frame with gold leaf cover. Available in custom sizes. Measures: cm. 41 x 8 x 42.5 (internal cm.22 x 23).
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2010s Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Baroque Style Ornate Floral Wall Art Painting or Mirror Frame 24" x 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
An ornate late 20th-century Baroque style art or mirror frame. Features beautiful raised foliate relief along the corners and egg and dart molding. Fits a 24" x 30" painting or mirr...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Picture Frames
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Composition
Italian Carved and Lacquered Picture Frame, Circa 1700
Located in CH
Italian carved and Lacquered picture frame, Circa 1700
This Italian frame was most likely made in Emilia Romagna and more specifically in the town of Modena around the year 1700. De...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Antique Double Picture Frame, France, Circa 1860, 6 x 9 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860.
Picture size of each side: 6 cm x 9 cm.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Frame. Carved wood. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Carved wood. 17th century.
It has faults.
Rectangular frame made of carved wood that still retains part of its original polychromy. As was usual in various European schools ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Other
Antique Picture Frame, Baroque Style, France, Circa 1860, 10 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860.
Picture size: 10 cm x 14 cm.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Godfried Schalcken "the Family Concert" 18th Century Engraving by Georg Wille
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This is an engraving by Johann Georg Wille after the work of Godfried Schalcken.
This is a genre scene. Representing a family is sitting around...
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1670s Dutch Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Paper
Set of 2 Small Golden Baroque Frames Wood Classic Painting 21x27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 2 small golden pine frames, completely in antique style, decorated with flowers and patterns, circa mid 20th century.
Nice small size of frame, nice as a mirror, photo frame,...
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Set of 2 Golden Baroque Frames Wood Classic Painting 36x28cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 2 small golden pine frames, completely in antique style, decorated with a decorative and classic pattern all around, circa mid 20th century.
Nice small size of frames, nice a...
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Picture Frames
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Wood
Baroque Sculpted and Gilded Wooden Collection Frame Italy 17th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Small collectible frame, Italy, 17th century. Richly carved wood, traces of gilding under the patina, sold in its original condition.
Measurements
Ext cm 27 x 22.5
Int cm 22 x...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
B.Esteban Murillo "Les Marchands De Fruits" Engraving by Albert Artigue XIXe
By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This etching by Albert Artigue after the oil on canvas by Esteban Murillo. Published in the french art magazine « L' Art » ( 1875-1907) in 1880. Engraved in the 19 century by the Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Picture Frames
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Paper
Baroque picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque picture frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage picture frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque picture frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original picture frames, popular names associated with this style include Franco Salimbeni, Arval Argenti Valenza, Hermann Dudley Murphy, and Anthony Van Dyck. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for picture frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $194 and tops out at $82,130 while the average work can sell for $4,878.