Antique American Frames: Identification and Price Guide

The second edition of the valuable antiques reference book shares up-to-date price information and advice on collecting, restoring, buying, and selling frames. Original.

As recently as the 1980s, frames from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were routinely thrown away, even by experienced gallery owners. The value of these antique frames is now widely recognized, and some frames command prices of $30,000 and higher--often more than the artwork they hold. Whether you've already discovered the beauty and value of old frames, or have yet to find the hidden treasure in your own attic, the second edition of <I>Antique American Frames</I> will bring you a wealth of up-to-the-minute information, including:<P><UL><LI>The latest prices <P></P><P></P><LI>Tips for spotting a valuable frame <P></P><P></P><LI>Detailed descriptions of frames with identifying photos <P></P><P></P><LI>Historic information on period frames <P></P><P></P><LI>Trade secrets on cleaning and retoration <P></P><P></P><LI>A new chapter on collectors and collections <P></P><P></P><LI>More than 100 photographs, including an eight-page full color insert</LI></UL><P></P>

General

ISBN		9780380802210
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Non-Fiction
Publisher		Avon Books
Pages		217
List Price		$18.00
Author		Kaufman, Mervyn Wilner, Eli
Publication Date		12/01/1999
Release Status		Out of Stock Indefinitely
Format		Paperback
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 8 Inches (US) Width: 5.25 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.5 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 0.56 Pounds (US)
Series		ANTIQUE AMERICAN FRAMES
Edition Number		2