The fabulous painter and print maker Steve Fisher signing prints of his influential Lake Theater painting at Frame Warehouse.
We have proudly sold Steve’s original art work for many years and we are exceedingly happy to sell these wonderfully done giclee’ prints. Printed with archival inks on a high quality paper these prints will look vibrant for a long time.
Why not consider investing in a Steve Fisher original painting? We have a great selection of his iconic work featuring the local landmarks that are often overlooked.
Friends moving in to town? Friends leaving?
Why not gift them a Steve Fisher print or painting. They are a joy to look at every day with their intense colors and Steve’s two fisted visual approach.
Howard Chandler Christy Poster Restoration
Howard Chandler Christy was the preeminent artist of his day. From his beginnings as a war correspondent artist during the Spanish American War, thru his children’s book and magazine illustrations, prominent portraits, and beautiful murals Christy set the tone for art at the beginning of the 20th Century.
Not many know of the beautiful series of very effective recruiting and bond posters he painted before and during WW 1. The poster below is the rarer large size image and is wonderfully rendered. It is a hard to find this poster in any condition so when one is discovered torn and tattered it is worth taking on the restoration. There was a large amount of tearing and missing pieces along the edges. In the hands of great conservator anything is possible and pricing is reasonable. Call us to discuss your next project!
The Annual OPRF High School Art Show
Frame Warehouse once again hosted the top 25 student artists Oak Park River Forest award ceremony. This time of year we are busy framing all of the student art for our annual donation to the school. Each year we continue to be astounded by the high quality work of the students and the esprit de corps they display. It doesn’t get better than the Art department at OPRF!!!! Thank you everyone!!!
A Sale of Rare Chicago World's Fair & Transportation Posters
Frame Warehouse will be hosting the sale of rare and original Chicago oriented travel posters.
Opening night reception will be held on Friday September 28th, from 5 to 8 pm at our Oak Park location; 346 Harrison st. Oak Park, Illinois 60304
Included in the sale are a number of rare 1920’s and 1930’s Chicago transportation posters as well as many mid-century modern Chicago air plane travel posters. Widely respected world wide poster expert David Gartler will be in attendance opening night to answer all of your vintage poster questions.
Since 1968 David has traveled the world discovering and researching vintage posters.
The show will be on view from September 28th through October 26th.
Old Frame Week at Frame Warehouse
Some of you know that we love old frames. Some of you know that we repair old frames. And some of you know that we can re-purpose your old frame.
Recently a customer found this spectacular example of a frame from the Victorian era. The beautiful oak leaf fillet work next to the photograph caught our attention as well as the overall size and the portrait. Turns out the photograph is an original tin type.
The antique oval mat had long since deteriorated but the frame itself was in good condition. With a new reverse beveled acid free mat and some cleaning and chip touch up this piece is ready for the next 150 years.
Several months ago a customer brought in several family antique oval frames for us to recut glass and prepare to put something new in. They didn’t know what they were going put in the frames but they wanted to be prepared.
The other day they came in with this beautiful hand cut silhouette of their family dog. We cut new oval mats and installed the portrait. Good as old!!!
