This custom shadowbox frame was just fabricated to beautifully display and protect an antique Madonna and Child icon. The custom finished corner frame featured a veneered panel with 22k watergilded over red clay lip and outer edge.The frame was constructed with a two inch interior rabbet depth to accommodate the slight convex warp of the panel and the interior components of the frame. The gilded elements were lightly rubbed and abraded to give a sense of historic wear.
The icon is secured within four faux finished brackets and a hand wrapped recessed linen mount with matching linen spacers. The linen wrapped interior create the interior box effect. The faux finished brackets visually blend with the edges of the icon and are a reversible mounting method to safely secure the artifact.

This original glazed ceramic round dish titled, “Jacqueline at the Easel” by Pablo Picasso arrived to us with the request to safely display it vertically. It was previously display on a tabletop easel, however, that left it vulnerable to accidental damage.  The piece is part of an edition of 200 and features Picasso’s second wfire, Jacqueline in front of an easel.  We designed a custom shadowbox to display the piece upright on a wall.  The shadowbox accommodates the depth and allows the three-dimensional artwork to be displayed with other two-dimensional masterpieces within the collection.

This beautiful portrait from the early 1930s was painted by Chicago artist, William Carqueville (1871-1946).  He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and briefly in Paris. While he is known for his realistic paintings, he is most recognized for his lithographic illustrations.  His work was published in literary magazines such as Lippencotts, International, Harper’s, Scribner’s, etc.

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There is a lot that goes into the design and fabrication of an archival custom frame. Whether a minimal TIG welded aluminum frame, acrylic vitrine, or a custom carved wood, 22k gilded antique revival frame, each design can have a variety of approaches and materials.

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