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This is a very unusual and folky frame. It has a central section constructed of 5 wavy layers in a tramp art style. The outer portion of the frame has a series of deeply carved serrations, and between this and the inner tramp portion are carved corner blocks and decorative pieces. The construction of the rear of the frame is also unusual and interesting, with hand saw marks. This piece is about 1 3/4" deep. The outer dimensions are 11 3/4" by 9 3/4", while the opening is about 5 7/8" by 3 3/16". The frame has a rich dark surface with reddish/brown tones. It was finished in a dark lacquer which has taken on a very desirable patina. The outside edge was sponge painted. The condition is very good with a slight split on one edge, some minor chipping to the wood quite a long time ago, and the loss of a little of the wood on the back inner section. It was probably from the mid to late 1800's. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: CSKS.

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This is a 2-sided, free-standing tramp art frame. It has two turned uprights which are pegged into the four-layer, chip carved base. The frame itself swivels between the uprights. It has three crosses at the top and bottom, with four layers of chip carving on the front and three on the back. Two photos could be inserted back to back. It is painted an old, oxidized gold over silver, and is from the 1920's or 30's. The frame stands 12 1/2" high by 9" wide by 2 3/4" deep, with an opening 5 1/2" by 3 1/2". The condition is very good, with one old, narrow break approximately 2" long at one lower corner of the base and a couple of small age splits which are very solid, and do not detract from the appearance. The price is $350.00. Image ... Larger image.

This is an extremely nice old tramp art frame, with very good form and design. The frame is 30 1/2" high by 22" wide, with a depth of over 3 inches. There is an inner recessed flat frame surrounding the 19 1/2" by 13 1/8" opening. From there, the frame is built out in up to 13 layers. The pyramids are each topped with an old oxidized brass tack. The double sides of the frame are each 5 layers deep and have black velvet between them. This frame came from Germany, was made in the late 1800's, and is in very good to excellent condition. It has only a tiny bit of wear, a little loss to the dark lacquer surface, and a slight chip to the glass in one corner. It includes a matted print. The back can be removed for the replacement of your choice or removal of the glass. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: AOOA. Image ... Close-up of top ... Close-up of bottom ... Back ... Close-up of back.

This is a good, fluid looking tramp art, double sided standing frame with a swivel mirror, and an old print of some deer opposite. The frame is constructed of pine and plywood. The curved pieces are carved pine which has been chip carved. The flat pieces are plywood - a construction we like since it gives an additional layering effect. The sides are 6 layers plus the curve, while the base and top are 5 layers each. There are additional carved wooden balls as decorative spacers. The surface is an old varnish with crazing. Overall it is in excellent condition, with a tiny chip in one corner and slight silver loss to the mirror. The size is 13 1/4" wide, 14" high, and 3 1/2" deep. It was made around the 1920's. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: ATOS. Overall Image ... Reverse side overall ... Side and back ... Close up.

This is a large and impressive tramp art frame with sculptural form. It is built up in four to nine layers, with a bold diamond and square border. The back is made from crate wood, including a piece labeled "Certified Pure Gold". The front is cigar box wood, with an old, dry, dark lacquer finish. There is an old wedding photo in the frame, which could easily be replaced. The frame measures 20 1/4" wide by 24 1/4" high, with an opening 6 1/2" by 10 1/4". It was made c. 1900 or a bit older, and is in excellent, near mint condition. One small piece has been replaced. The price is $1175.00. Inventory Code: TRSP.

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Here is an extremely well made, large, and unusual tramp art frame. In addition to the chip carved layers, it has extensive scroll or fretwork with designs including multiple hearts and crosses. There are also small mirrors in the corners and around the sides, a top crest, and words worked in the bottom fretwork. It was found in Pennsylvania, measures 32" by 28" by 3", is eight layers deep, and painted gold - which has oxidized over the years, giving a dark, rich tone. The base frame seems to be from the late 1800's, but the paint is more likely from around the 1920's, so, it may be an older construction that was painted at that time. It is in almost perfect condition. The inscription at the bottom is difficult to make out; it may be "Borze Zbaw Nas". With a slight change in spelling, Google translates this as Polish for "God Save Us". While this is in Polish, it is very likely that the frame is actually American, as that area of Pennsylvania had many European immigrants, some of whom brought this art form here. The price is $1275.00. Inventory Code: CPHS.

See a slideshow of several views [746k] ... Large, intricate tramp art frame ... Closeup, upper half ... Closeup, lower half ... Closeup, one corner ... Side view ... Another side view ... Back view ... With a yardstick for scale.

This is a tramp art frame done in a layered style without chip-carving. It is built in up to eight layers. The base layer is decorated with spoon carved scalloping. The frame has good form and age. It was likely made in the early 1900's, and was painted gold. This has oxidized on the front to a dark muted tone while the back and sides retain the brighter surface. The frame is very good condition with a few little spots of wear and a little loss, mainly the tip of one point on a corner. It is 15 1/4" by 11 1/4" on the outside, with an opening of 7 5/8" by 4 5/8". The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TORC.

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A tramp art frame with three openings and "spires" rising up from all corners. From the early 1900's, probably from Quebec. 10 1/2" wide by 13" high, with openings 2 1/4" by 3 3/4", in excellent condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: APOR. Image ... Closeup image ... Back.

This is a nice round tramp art frame on a base. It could be used for a mirror, as a dresser piece, or for display. The frame is four layers deep and is constructed from pine, while the base is oak. The entire piece has been varnished. This frame is 10" high including the base, and has an opening of 5 1/4" in diameter. The layers and some of the chipping and decorative carving are highlighted in black paint. There is a small area of red velvet on top surrounding an upper triangle. The frame is in excellent condition, although there is a tiny chip on the bottom front. The base is 5" by 2 1/4", and the outside of the frame is 7" in diameter. It was probably made about the 1940's to 50's. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: AORP. Image ... One side ... Other side ... Close-up ... Back.

This is a nice, good sized tramp art frame made from cigar boxes over a crate wood base. The exterior is about 23 1/4" by 18 1/2", while the opening is around 14 1/2" by 9 3/4". It is built in up to 5 layers, and is about 1 1/2" deep including the base. The chip carved corners each have crescent moons applied. The outside of the frame is decorated with many carved pieces that were set in under the long pyramids. The inside of the frame is also decorated with some nice larger notching. There are a variety of shades of woods making up this piece. These all seem to be original, their differences coming from using a variety of cigar boxes. Some of the labels are visible on the back, including a NJ tax stamp. The entire frame has a lacquer surface. This piece is in extremely good condition with a few small chips and perhaps the loss of a tiny bit of the tip of one moon. It was likely made in the early 1900's. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TWHR.

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This tramp art frame has an unusual pieced edge of separate, individually carved "petals". It is built up on top of these in four chip carved layers, with another row of diamond shapes on top. The corners are carved into heart shapes. It is made from cigar box wood with a medium dark, oxidized surface, and measures 10" by 12 1/2". The opening is 3 7/8" by 6". It is from the early 1900's, and is in very good condition, missing half of one corner piece. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AORR. Front ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Back.

This is a folky chip-carved frame on a free-standing swivel base. It is made from two shades of wood with a clear varnish finish. There are nice construction details, including uprights which are mortised and pegged. It stands 7 1/4" high by 7 1/2" wide by 3 1/4" deep. The opening is 3 1/8" high by 3" wide, and a photo could easily be added from the back. The condition is excellent, and the age is probably 1940's or 50's. It was found in TN. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: AATR. Chip-carved desk frame ... Larger image ... Back ... From below.

Here is a tramp art frame in alternating layers of black, brown, and silver. It is 6 layers deep and is 13 3/4" by 20 3/4", with an opening of 8 1/4" by 15". There is a little bit of wear and two of the top tiny pyramids are missing. Otherwise it is in excellent shape, most likely from the 1920's or 30's. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: AWCH. Image ... Closeup of an upper corner ... Closeup of a lower corner ... Back.

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