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.
these frames are a easy choice for me. I like the look of a wider molding, and not alot of detail. these frames are a staple for me. when @ a paintout, I can pop in a plein air painting, and know they will look good. never had damamge from shipping. nice color selection. light weight. I keep several on hand!
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
2/21/2011
5.0
Can't Beat It!
By Steve
from Vancouver, BC
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Great value. Very nice looking frame, especially considering price. Mine arrived with some of the gold leaf scratched off in a few places. The Blick customer service was excellent. I talked to someone in their customer service department, emailed a few pictures in & was sent a new frame free of charge. Can't beat that!
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
1/30/2011
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4.0
Great style for the price!
By Gigi
from Greensboro, NC
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Comments about Blick Simplon Plein Air Frames:
Simply a great frame. PERIOD! NEED A SIZE 6x8....PLEASE!!! NEED A SIZE 5x7....PLEASE!!! Do not understand when many of us paint the smaller 'pochades', why are there not frames for them???
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Really nice
The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
A fantastic deal
12/26/2010
4.0
Good value for the money.
By Windy
from New Hope, PA
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Have ordered several different finishes. Good value.
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
12/26/2010
4.0
Great Frame! Great Price!
By BBD
from New Hampshire
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Comments about Blick Simplon Plein Air Frames:
As a person known to spend hundreds of dollars on frames, I have been delighted with the Blick frames. They are tasteful, look much more expensive than they are and bring out the art work.
I would love to see more choices and some frames with glass or plexiglass for watercolors, charcoals, etc.
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Really nice
The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
A fantastic deal
12/20/2010
5.0
Looks even better than in the picture!
By Colleen from PA
from PA
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I used this frame to replace an inappropriate one I had on a drawing of mine. It highlights the artwork very well and looks like an expensive 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 fantastic deal
11/23/2010
5.0
"Great product/great service"
By Chris
from Columbus, Ohio
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The frame was in stock, it got here quickly, and it was a great price. Great framing choices!
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Really nice
The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
A fantastic deal
11/21/2010
4.0
Espresso Simplon frame
By dorothy painter
from somers, ny
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The Simplon frames are very well made, flawless finish and construction. Espresso is very, very dark, almost black and I wold prefer a more classic fine grained wood color - like mahogany.
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
11/12/2010
2.0
gold finish quality very uneven
By an Artist
from Pennsylvania
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Comments about Blick Simplon Plein Air Frames:
I bought gold leaf simplon frames from Dick Blick several months ago and was very pleased with their quality and price. I just ordered five frames and was very dissatisfied with the quality of the gold leaf finish. These frames do not look at all like the frames I purchased before. The seams of the gold finish leave unsightly and rough black edges and each frame had one or two nicks on the trim. I have had to return them.
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Worse than most
The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Average
10/21/2010
3.0
simplon frames
By Kirk
from new mexico
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I really like the design and look of the simplon frames but the quality control isn't always as it should be. On my last order I had one frame with a big dent that could have been a shipping problem, and another that the paint job wasn't well done. The lower price is the only reason that I buy this product and if my art was selling at a little higher price level I would look for a better quality frame.
This product’s quality compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:
Average
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Merchant response: Blick attempts to send out every order free from defect or damage. 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.