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American frames were greatly influenced by English and French styles in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although frames were frequently mass produced in the 19th century and gilt ornamentation was usually cast in plaster or ‘compo’ instead of hand-carved, many beautiful designs originated from this time in America. The Hudson River School frames and the frames designed by Stanford White are exquisite examples. In the early 20th century, American frame makers of the Arts and Crafts movement returned to the art and tradition of their craft by hand-carving, gilding, and signing their frames. The firms of Carrig-Rohane and Newcomb-Macklin as well as frame makers in Taos and Bucks County created some of the most beautiful American frame designs of this movement.
Carlo Maratta – A frame style popular in England and America, typically featuring two or more rows of continuously carved decorative ornamentation on a cove or concave profile. A similar style is known in Italy as the Salvator Rosa frame.
Cove – Cove frames are a frame molding with a concave profile. Cove frames, also called scotia frames, were commonly used in 19th century American frame designs.
LOWY VIRTUAL FRAMING
Curious to see how your art could look hanging on a wall in a Lowy frame? Using Lowy's Virtual Framing Tool, you can see what your painting could look like in different frames and even how it could look hanging on your wall.
Lowy's Virtual Framing Tool guides you through the simple process. All you'll need to get started is a JPG photo of the unframed artwork, the artwork's dimensions and a photo of your wall.
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Is there a piece in your collection that you know would look so much better in a new frame? Do you have a large collection of art that needs all new frames but don’t know where to start? Are you searching for a creative solution to display a family heirloom but need some help? Lowy has you covered.
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