Stories in Gilded Frames
Stories in Gilded Frames

Author: Lyckle de Vries

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789462981478

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"Paintings from the Dutch Golden Age have been praised for many years, but it took a long time before such praise was extended to history paintings. Today, these paintings by Rembrandt, Goltzius, Lastman, Ter Brugghen and De Lairesse are truly considered part of the seventeenth-century canon. The works showing biblical and mythological images are regarded as highly as their contemporary still lives, landscapes and genre scenes. Stories in Gilded Frames is the first coherent overview of history paintings. History painters tell tales using paint and brush and this book highlights one hundred paintings by the most important representatives of the genre. The emphasis is placed on the way the painters bring their topics out into the open. The reader is invited to consider the choices the artists made"--Back cover.

The Gilded Edge
The Gilded Edge

Author: Eli Wilner

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780811820707

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Consider the frame as a work of art itself. This in-depth examination of the beauty and diversity of antique American frames is comprised of diverse essays by curators, scholars, artists, and art lovers. The craft of matching frame to work is beautifully illustrated in the 150 images.

Collecting Picture and Photo Frames
Collecting Picture and Photo Frames

Author: Stuart Schneider

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764306105

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The history of picture frames and a sampling of styles from 1800s to 1940s. Over 400 color photographs show wall and table-top frames. Different frame materials are described with information on identifying and dating your pieces.

The Art of the Picture Frame
The Art of the Picture Frame

Author: Jacob Simon

Publisher: Ben Uri Gallery & Museum

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13:

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Published to accompany exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, 8/11/96 - 9/2/97.

The Secret Lives of Frames
The Secret Lives of Frames

Author: Deborah Davis

Publisher: Filipacchi Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1933231165

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A painting wouldn't be the same without its frame. In fact, it can be as important as the art it surrounds. Yet the picture frame is the Cinderella of the art world, beautiful, hardworking, and frequently overlooked." The Secret Lives of Frames, "inspired by the hundred-year history of Lowy, the premier fine arts services atelier in the country, celebrates the extraordinary art and artistry of the frame. In chapters such as The Making of a Framer and a Frame, The Lure of Antique Frames, and New Designs for the New Millennium, magnificent edges of all kinds come to life in vivid detail. Their history, so colorful and varied, is interwoven with the history of Lowy, an old-world company started by the legendary New York framer Julius Lowy, that marries the finest of traditional craftsmanship with new and inventive framing, restoration, and conservation techniques. Fascinating stories about frames, a lively historical survey of their evolution, and behind-the-scenes views of Lowy will transform readers into knowledgeable insiders who understand how to make their own framing choices. "The Secret Life of Frames" includes vintage photographs illustrating Lowy's colorful history and extensive photographs of frames and framed works of art in splendid real-life settings.

Antique American Frames
Antique American Frames

Author: Eli Wilner

Publisher: Quill

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780380802210

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As recently as the 1980s, frames from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were routinely thrown away, even by experienced gallery owners. The value of these antique frames is now widely recognized, and some frames command prices of $30,000 and higher -- often more than the artwork they hold. Whether you've already discovered the beauty and value of old frames, or have yet to find the hidden treasure in your own attic, the second edition of ANTIQUE AMERICAN FRAMES will bring you a wealth of up-to-the-minute information, including: -- The latest prices -- Tips for spotting a valuable frame -- Detailed descriptions of frames with identifying photos -- Historic information on period frames -- Trade secrets on cleaning and restoration -- A new chapter on collectors and collections -- More than 100 photographs, including an eight-page full color insert.

Home Book of Picture Framing
Home Book of Picture Framing

Author: Kenn Oberrecht

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9780811727938

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Framing a favorite picture, whether a gallery piece of a child's drawing, can be easy and inexpensive thanks to this revised and updated edition of a classic bestseller. This new and updated edition contains everything anyone might need to know about the craft of picture framing along with new sections on using power tools and framing fabric art. It also includes a complete directory of suppliers. 450 b&w photos. 20 drawings.