During the last couple of months, we have had the unique opportunity to frame dozens of 19th Century photographs by photographer William Goldman (1856-1922), for the show, Working Girls, currently on view at the Ricco/Maresca Gallery, in Manhattan. Goldman, who lived and worked as a commercial photographer in Reading, Pennsylvania, was also apparently a regular…
“He is an integral part of making art, even if the brush isn’t in his hand.” Artist George Boorujy provides a perfect introduction for William Louis-Dreyfus. Besides being a businessman with a net worth of over $3.4 billion, William is a passionate art collector. For over 50 years, he has been supporting and encouraging artists,…
It took 10 expert framers to build a frame for a 12’x5’ photograph of a whale from California-based artist Bryant Austin. The completed frame with photograph weighs 200 pounds and is heading to an Australian art gallery. A lot goes into framing a piece this large. It’s always a good feeling knowing our frames travel…
Art is not the only object that belongs on walls. Old family photographs can often evoke deeply personal feelings and touch those that were part of the journey. One of our clients brought us about a dozen old family photographs they dug up in their attic to frame for their parents as a gift. The…
How does one go about creating a custom frame that perfectly complements a treasured American artifact? When it comes to custom picture frames, the expertise lies in crafting a frame that strikes the perfect balance between showcasing the art and customizing the piece for its display environment. One of our clients brought us one of…
We all have keepsakes- special items that we cherish. Nothing is more personal or profound than a gift that triggers the memory, bringing us back to the times that mattered most. This holiday season, capture the essence of those special times by choosing A Street Frames to build a custom frame that embodies and preserves…
Sample chips for a variety of finishes The final step in building a wooden picture frame is applying the finish. With over a hundred finishing options and endless custom colors, finishing is a particular art that we have fine tuned over the years. Many of A Street Frames finishes are stains with a tinted…
Welcome to part 2 of A Street Frames‘ custom frame creation process. Last time we walked you through the milling stage, and now we’re on to joining and sanding. Hope you enjoy! Choosing the Wood After the milling is done the wood is wrapped up and placed in the proper bin for the cutter.…
So much of what we do here at A Street Frames is more complicated than just framing. We recently completed a project that required us to devise a way to frame an antique game board for one of our best New York clients. The challenge was to display the piece in a floater frame without…
For centuries artists have explored strange perspectives, convoluted viewing devices, and utilized various tricks to tease and enchant the viewer. New York artist Chuck Close has adopted one strand of that tradition, anamorphic drawing, in a few recent portraits—the images are distorted beyond recognition on the flat page but magically appear clear when viewed in…