A Marriage of Two Frames

I have always loved gold frames, even when gold frames weren't in. I have a traditional, vintage style in my living room that works with my antiques and vintage chandelier and fireplace mantel with dental molding.

I purchased this flower painting about 15 years ago for $20 at a garage sale. It had been painted by a local artist, Amelia Bartkowski, that was quite talented. I never quite liked the gold tone in this frame. It was always a little too brassy for my taste but I never found an antique gold paint that I liked.
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