An extremely versatile, beautifully simple, wood frame for paintings, prints, watercolors, photos, or mirrors, in finishes to fit all your needs. The frames are 3 ¼" wide with a ½" rabbet which allows for stacking of multiple layers of mats.
These beautiful plein air frames in golds and silvers are finished with the "Old World" technique of showing hand leafing lines between each individual leaf that reveals a thin black separation line.
Note — Hanging hardware not included.
Frame Depth — The depth of a frame refers to the depth of the frame's rabbet (the cut-out area behind the frame's molding that holds your artwork in place). To find a frame that will accommodate your artwork, measure the depth of the artwork, including any matting or mounting materials, and order a frame with a depth that is, at a minimum, the same as that measured depth.
Note — Frames are sized by the opening, not by the outside of the molding. To determine the size of frame to order, measure the outside of your artwork, including mat, and order that size frame. The frame will overlap your artwork ¼" all the way around, so your artwork will fit nicely behind the frame's molding.
Color Matching — We do our best to match the color of frames, both on our website photography and in our catalogs, but differences in technology may affect the appearance of the photo on your screen. You are entitled to return, for refund or credit, any frame that does not meet your expectations. Remember that the frame size is the size of the artwork a frame is designed to hold, not the exterior dimensions.
There will be additional handling charges or the item may be limited to certain shipping methods.
As an artist I want my work to always look its' best. I also need to keep the cost of my work to a reasonable gallery price. More than anything else I have found, these frames help me do both.
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Best in its category
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A fantastic deal
7/10/2012
5.0
Simplon Frame-Silver
By Ellen
from Beaufort, SC
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I purchased this frame to see if I could frame my art in a clean and affordable way. This frame is a beautiful soft wash of silver which picks up grey tones beautifully. My favorite colors always have greys in them. This frame does not compete with the art.
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Best in its category
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A solid value
6/9/2012
5.0
A Fine Piece
By Patroness of the Arts
from Derry, New Hamsphire
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Blick has the best selection of plein air frames, and they are fairly priced.
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Really nice
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A solid value
4/22/2012
4.0
Great frame
By Tx artist
from Rockwall, Tx
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Great simple frame
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Really nice
The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
A solid value
4/8/2012
5.0
This is a great product!
By David
from Boston, MA
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I use these for my gallery shows. They look great.
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Best in its category
The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
A fantastic deal
2/17/2012
3.0
questionable packing
By Artful
from Lopez Island, WA
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Comments about Blick Simplon Plein Air Frames:
While there were a few places on the seams that could be touched up with paint, there was a dent that had to have already been there, or made by who ever packed, as the packing was good, and no marks were on the box. I would have sent it back, but needed it right away... maybe need better quality control..........
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Average
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Average
1/25/2012
5.0
Great value and Great Look!
By Lehava
from Coastal Maine
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I have had frames custom made before and this Blick Simplon frame compares beautifully to any of them. I framed an original oil painting with this one and it is perfect, looks very hand-gilted and was easy to work with, and is a really fine quality frame. I am also excited about the variety of finishes that Blick offers. I'll be ordering more in the future!
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Really nice
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A fantastic deal
1/25/2012
5.0
Great Value and Look
By Lehava
from Coastal Maine
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I replaced a frame on an original oil painting with the Blick Simplon Plein Air bright gold leaf. I wasn't sure that it would be sufficient to "carry" the cliff and seascape, but it was far better than the original, heavy painted wood. The quality was there, the fit was perfect and I will order frames from Blick again! (hopefully for my own own work!)
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Really nice
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A fantastic deal
12/1/2011
5.0
Nice quality ,inexpensive wood frame
By Amy Johnson
from Madison , WI
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I've had great luck with the simplon black frames , have purchased 13 so far.
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Best in its category
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A fantastic deal
12/1/2011
1.0
Cheap....Cheap....Cheap...
By Not a happy customer
from Utah
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Very Low Quality; Obvious spray painted frame...Some of areas on front of frame shows mis-painted areas....Quality is the worst I've seen.
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Worse than most
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Merchant response: Blick attempts to send out every order free from damage or defect. However, these types of issues do arise occasionally. We apologize for this. Customers who receive damaged or defective items should contact our Customer Service department via email or by calling (800) 723-2787 and we will work with you to rectify the situation.