~Unique, Handmade Gold Leaf Framing

For exquisite handmade frames, whether they are gold leaf, or carved mahogany, Shuptrine continues a tradition begun by dedicated artisans of centuries past by the marriage of art and frame. Lead by our owner, and master craftsman, Alan Shuptrine has emerged as a leading practitioner of the nearly-lost art of water gilding. Over the past twenty years, Shuptrine has made a name for himself by creating one-of-a-kind museum quality frames for works by artists such as Andrew Wyeth, Henri Matisse, William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent, Elliott Daingerfield, Maynard Dixon, and his father, Hubert Shuptrine, to name a few. The creation of these frames, as well as the study of artists such as Charles Prendergast and Childe Hassam, Stanford White has inspired our artisans. Shuptrine’s handcrafted, gold leaf frames can be found in over 40 museums nationwide and is one of the best kept secrets for private art collectors.

Antique Reproduction Frames

Portrait Frames