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FRAME HISTORY: The Cassetta, Part 1
Posted: 27 May 2016 by PML
The cassetta is the most fundamental frame design, on which practically every other genre or pattern is based. It is usually translated, lazily, as a 'box' frame, which doesn't describe it at all. It could be more accurately called an 'encasing' frame, like a casement window; a rectangular border with a very simple cross section, usually with a flat central frieze surrounded on each side by mouldings.
Framing CARAVAGGIO'S The Crucifixion of St Andrew, Cleveland Museum of Art
Posted: 20 May 2016 by PML
This dramatic work is among the most important paintings at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and its conservation and re-framing had long been anticipated.
Two frames loaned to Sotheby's for their 19th Century European Paintings Sale
Posted: 16 May 2016 by PML
On request, Paul Mitchell were able to offer suitable frames for the following works during Sotheby's London 19th Century European Paintings sale in May:
Reframing a 'Winter Landscape' by Jacob van Ruisdael, Birmingham Museum of Art
Posted: 13 May 2016 by PML
Robert Schindler, Curator of European Art at Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, approached us about reframing their Winter Landscape by Jacob van Ruisdael.
FRAMING BONNARD’S La charmille, 1901
Posted: 11 May 2016 by Paul Mitchell
This small, striking work was recently purchased at auction by a Private Collector in a deadening pastiche Louis XIV frame. Removing this you could feel the painting give a sigh of relief ...
Two frames loaned to Sotheby's for their 'Orientalist Sale'
Posted: 16 Apr 2016 by PML
On request, Paul Mitchell were able to offer suitable frames for the following works during Sotheby's London Orientalist sale in April:
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