12 Phases of the Moon

This is a series of 12 chromolithographs depicting the phases of the moon.
Each has been float mounted and raised from the black backing board.
Here the frame is a casetta style profile in stained and laquered obeche. The gold is watergilded, burnished and toned.

 

Chinese Watercolours

This is one of a set of 24 Chinese watercolours relating to early China Trade Art. The frames are watergilded and include a small ribbed insert, coloured dark brown, to highlight the art.

The insert here also acts as a spacer to separate the glass from the artwork.