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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.
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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. Larger images: Overall Image ... Reverse side overall ... Side and back ... Close up.

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. Image ... Large image ... Closeup image ... Back ... Back Large.

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.
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This tramp art frame is painted dark blue. It has crossed corners, and is built up in three layers. It was made about the 1920's or 30's. The size is 10 1/4" by 12 3/4", with an opening 4 3/4" by 7 1/4". The condition is very good with minor paint wear and some very tiny chips. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: ACKO. Note: the color shows up best in the closeup photo. Image ... Closeup ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Back.

This is a tramp art frame with enlarged rectangular corners. It is built in 4 and 5 layers, with a medium-dark lacquer finish, from the early 1900's. The size is 4 3/4" by 6 1/2", with an opening 2 1/4" by 3 1/2". The condition is very good, with a few tiny chips missing. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: ACKA. Image ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Back.

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. Larger images: Front ... Closeup ... Back.

This tramp art frame has crossed corners. It is built up in three layers, from medium-light oxidized wood with a very light coating of clear varnish or lacquer. It is 8 1/2" by 10 1/2", with an opening 3 1/2" by 5 1/4". C. 1920's, it is in very good condition. The price is $90.00. Inventory Code: ACTH. Image ... Closeup ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Back.

This is a nice tramp art frame with a double border. It is 12 1/2" high by 10" wide and 1 1/4" deep. It is done in two zig-zag layers, is in very good condition with just a little end loss on a couple pieces. It has a darkish variegated varnish finish. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: ACTK. Image ... Closeup ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Back.

This cross cornered tramp art frame is of nice size and look. It is 18 3/4" high by 21" wide, with an inside opening of 13" by 15 1/4". It is done in three chip carved layers. The top tiny layer is very detailed, an effect we have seen in only a small percentage of pieces. The condition is good and sturdy, with some missing pieces, two of which appear to have been left off originally. There is an old small loss to one of the outside corner edges. That, and some other little places were touched up with paint some time ago. The gold paint has darkened with age in many areas - especially on the outer edge. It was probably made in the 1930's or 40's. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: ATWS. Overall view ... First close-up ... Second close-up ... Larger overall view.

Here is a tramp art frame with crossed corners, 5 layers deep, in a medium-dark lacquer finish. The size is 10 1/4" by 12 1/4", the opening is 4" by 6", and it was made in the early 1900's. It is in very good condition: two small pyramid tips are missing plus a few tiny chips/scuffs. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: ACTW. Image ... Back. Larger images: Image ... 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. Larger images: Image ... Closeup of an upper corner ... Closeup of a lower corner ... Back.

This tramp art frame has very nice color and a style and chipping that is a little different than most. The frame was painted blue, then varnished, which gives a medium green color. The blue is still visible on the back. It is three layers deep plus an extra (fourth) pyramid on the corners. It is in excellent condition, with no breaks or loss, and appears to have been made about the 1930's. The size is 8 3/4" by 10 3/4", with an opening of 3 3/4" by 5 3/4". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: AWCC. Image ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Back.

This is a tramp art desk frame with an strong Art Deco look. The surface is painted with a marbleized finish. The frame stands 9" high by 13" wide and 3 1/2" deep. It is in almost perfect condition, with a little bit of loss to the finish. The base is layered in 6 steps, while the rest of the piece varies from three to six layers. The opening in the swivel frame is 2 3/4" by 3 1/4". On the back, the name G. Polo is incised. It is difficult to gauge the age, but is perhaps from the 1930's. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: AKTK. Image ... Front view ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of name on back ... From above ... From below.
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