Antique probably Victorian art nouveu arts and crafts copper and leather frame this truly stunning picture frame is extremely rare possibly a one off certainly made in small numbers has a lovely aged patina the hand beaten copper decoration to 4 corners and leather edging make this frame unique there is a picture of a Victorian lady obviously can be changed a must have for art nouveu collectors/ interior designers some minor age related wear label on rear made in Edinburgh 16 cm wide 20 cm tall
The Arts and Crafts movement in Edinburgh, Scotland, began in the 1850s with the stained glass revival led by James Ballantine:
James Ballantine
Pioneered the stained glass revival with works such as the west window of Dunfermline Abbey and the scheme for St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh
Daniel Cottier
Pioneered the movement in Glasgow, influenced by William Morris, Ford Madox Brown, and John Ruskin
Christopher Dresser
A designer and theorist who produced carpets, ceramics, furniture, glass, graphics, and metalwork
Phoebe Anna Traquair
Produced murals, illuminated texts, and stitched panels, and was passionate about reviving medieval arts
Robert Burns
Promoted Arts and Crafts principles and blurred the boundaries between art and design
The Arts and Crafts movement flourished in Edinburgh and other large UK cities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The movement influenced the look of domestic and church buildings, as well as the stained glass, metalwork, textiles, and other furnishings that adorned them
Antique probably Victorian art nouveau arts and crafts copper and leather frame
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