This antique American tramp art picture frame takes a very unusual and folky shape, rather than using endless rows of rectangular pyramids as most often seen. The maker had a really fine sense of design! Instead of the typical diagonal notches in square-edged layers, these edges are beveled and grooved, creating a fluted effect. The old original shiny varnish is somewhat blistered, forming an attractive patina. There is a rare and perfectly intact carved wooden hanger at top. Although missing several tip pieces, it presents and displays very well, the losses long since oxidized to blend in. Be sure to look carefully at the pictures. The frame is 9 1/2″ x 8″ with a 5 1/2″ x 4″ opening. Main photo shows the truest colors. The item “RARE antique TRAMP ART folk art curvilinear design picture frame UNUSUAL folky” is in sale since Thursday, December 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Picture Frames”. The seller is “musictramp” and is located in Roslindale, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Origin: United States
- Primary Material: Wood
- Age: 1850-1899
- Featured Refinements: Tramp Art Frame
- Type: Picture Frames
- Style: Victorian, Folk Art
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Maker: Unknown
- Color: Dark Wood Tone