Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Unknown
1860s Antique American Gilt Wood Barbizon Frame with Acanthus Floral Detail

1860

$3,200
£2,423.70
€2,783.54
CA$4,484.25
A$4,875.28
CHF 2,584.88
MX$58,442.25
NOK 32,852.49
SEK 30,097.34
DKK 20,803.43

About the Item

This charming 1860s American frame captures the rustic elegance of the Barbizon School aesthetic. With its rich gilded tone and naturally aged patina, it evokes a sense of quiet sophistication, making it a perfect complement to landscapes or pastoral compositions. Stylistic Physical Details Hand-carved from solid wood and finished in warm gold leaf, the frame is defined by its acanthus scrolls and subtle floral accents, which rest atop a textured, sanded background that enhances its depth and dimension. The inner molding features a husk motif, contributing to the organic, natural feel emblematic of Barbizon design sensibilities. At 4 inches thick, it offers visual presence without overpowering the artwork it houses. Historical Context Barbizon frames were designed to harmonize with the tonal qualities of mid-19th-century French and American landscape painting. This frame exemplifies that philosophy, offering a timeless aesthetic rooted in nature and simplicity. Whether housing an oil landscape or standing on its own as an antique decorative element, it is both functional and collectible. Need a different size or have a specific project in mind? Our team offers custom fitting and a variety of antique frames—please contact us to explore the options.
  • Creation Year:
    1860
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    This frame is in Good condition, with age-appropriate wear and a soft patina that enhances its historic appeal.
  • Gallery Location:
    Jacksonville, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 252101stDibs: LU2595216041322

More From This Seller

View All
Large 1880s American Gilt Barbizon Frame with Acanthus Cartouche Motifs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Late 19th-Century American Gilt Frame with Ornamental Acanthus Details This impressive 1880s American giltwood frame exemplifies the richly decorative style embraced by the Barbizon ...
Category

Late 19th Century Barbizon School More Art

Materials

Wood

18th-Century Hand-Carved Antique Barbizon Frame with Acanthus and Floral Design
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This striking 18th-century gilt frame is a triumph of hand-carved ornamentation, perfect for those drawn to classical drama and fine detail. Its warm gilded surface boasts a graceful...
Category

Late 19th Century Barbizon School More Art

Materials

Wood

1880s Barbizon Style American Giltwood Frame – 16 x 20 Inches (Opening Size)
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Step into the warmth and character of 19th-century craftsmanship with this hand-carved American School frame, dating to the 1880s. Finished in original gilt with a soft, time-earned ...
Category

1880s Barbizon School More Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Frame Antique Gilt Barbizon Frame
Located in Jacksonville, FL
18th Century Antique Frame Antique Gilt Barbizon Frame Frame Size: Width: 31″ X Height: 43″ Thickness: 6.50″ Picture Size: Width: 18″ X Height: 30″ Bin Code 540
Category

18th Century More Art

Materials

Wood

Antique 1860s Hudson River School Gilt Frame with Egg-and-Dart and Bead Molding
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A beautifully preserved example of mid-19th-century American frame craftsmanship, this giltwood frame from the 1860s reflects the classical elegance favored by the Hudson River Schoo...
Category

Late 19th Century Hudson River School More Art

Materials

Wood

Large 19th-Century French Frame with Gilt Patina, Cartouches Acanthus Scrolls
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A Grand 19th-Century French Frame with Distinctive Patina This spectacular 19th-century French frame blends classical elegance with richly layered character. Its gilt finish has aged...
Category

Late 19th Century Rococo More Art

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

Baroque gilded painting frame in wood, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / gilded frame / wood / Antique / Baroque / Rococo A stunning gilded wooden painting frame, crafted in France around 1900. This piece has some some small signs of use ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Rectangular Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive French gilt gold art frame with liner found in a Paris market. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and wou...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Gold

American 19th Century Coved Picture Frame. Original Gold Gilding
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American gilt picture frame. Rabbet measures 12.5" x 10.5" Perfect for a 12" x 10" painting.
Category

Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large Napoleon III frame in wood and gilded stucco with rich and generous decoration of foliage and flowers. Very thick and solid. French work from the second half of the 19t...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Picture Frames

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Early 19th Century French Giltwood Frame
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century French giltwood frame. The inside dimensions 39.25 x 31.25
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Victorian style Ornate Carved Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good vintage condition, showing minimal wear, but there is some. Seems to be in original unrestored condition. Total H 32.25 x W 28.25 / Made for Artwork H 20 x W 16 in.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Late Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Wood