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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.
Thulin — Walfred Thulin was a talented 19th and early 20th century Swedish wood carver. He joined Boston-based frame making company Carrig-Rohane in 1906 were he worked alongside company founder Hermann Dudley Murphy. They changed the company name to the Thulin-Murphy Company but after three years changed it back to Carrig-Rohane. Known for exquisite frame designs and expertly executed wood carving and joinery, Thulin signed and numbered his frames on the verso.
Venetian – The sumptuous Venetian style was characterized by rich colors and lavish embellishment; Venetian frames were equally opulent carved and gilt frames . The widely used 18th century Canaletto frame featured an ogee profile, punched corners and centers, and burnished panels.
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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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