Antique Victorian Violinists Photo & Period Frame Cased Inside Display Case
Pullborough, United Kingdom
£1,495 per item
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Item details
Height
35.5 cm
Width
32.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, one of a kind Victorian photo of two young violinist girls in a period gilt frame which has been cased and protected in a secondary case with the original makers label to the back
This is a very special and highly decorative piece, it really does give you a window into another time which is what great art should do, I love the setting, cloths and expressions, so timelessly Victorian!
The condition is very good, there is some patina ware to the gilt frame and the outer case but otherwise its in fine order
The makers label to the back reads as follows
MANUFACTURED
JOHN FROST
CARVER, GILDER, & PRINTSELLER,
AND
WHOLESALE & RETAIL ARTISTS COLOURMAN
12 CLARE STREET BRISTOL
SOLE AGENT FOR MINTORN’S MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS
ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, & C., SUPPLIED WITH DRAWERING AND TRACING PAPERS AND OTHER MATERIALS AT WHOLESALE
After a little research online I found this clipping
Frost & Reed is one of the UK’s oldest dealerships having been established by William Hill in Bristol in 1808. Over fifty years later in 1859 the business was sold to John Frost who listed his activities as a 'Carver, Gilder, Print Seller, Wholesale and Retail Artists Colourman and Drawing Paper Depot.' Frost was obviously well regarded as he was the holder of Queen Victoria’s Royal Warrant as Carver & Guilder to Her Majesty. After Frost’s demise in 1875 his position was taken by his nephew Walter Frost and his new partner William Reed and in 1881 the name of Frost & Reed formally came into being.
The company originally dealt in prints, mezzotints, etching and engravings and in 1908 they decided to broaden their horizons by opening in the capital. They initially opened in St. James’ and have, despite several moves through expansion and enemy bomb damage during World War II, remained in London’s West End.
By the millennium they were based next door to world renowned auctioneers Christies. Since 1884 the company has traded in the USA and Canada through art fairs and exhibitions and in 2002 an elegant showroom was opened in New York’s Madison Avenue. In 2006 following a major revamping of the London showroom Frost & Reed Contemporary was opened within the existing London building.
As its title suggests it handles work by 21st century artists. Over its 200 years of existence the variety of works sold by the Gallery has encompassed 18th century Masters like Constable and Gainsborough, through to Alfred Munnings and 20th century greats such as Picasso and Gustav Klimt.
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed
Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade
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Whoever delivers will usually require some help on the larger items to unload, if this is not possible please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two man team
Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that's absolutely not a problem, the couriers charge £10 per flight per man per item, if you have a working elevator then naturally there’s no additional fee
I’m happy to hold any purchased items for up to 2 weeks. After that, there is a storage fee of £10 a week.
Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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