Large Zodiac Picture Frame

This Picture Frame is the largest frame that was offered as of Tiffany Studios’ Zodiac Desk Set. The Zodiac Set was one of the most popular desk sets designed and retailed by Tiffany Studios, and was in production for nearly three decades, likely until the company ceased operations in the early 1930s.

The flat borders of this easel-backed Zodiac Picture Frame, in the original rich brown-green patina, feature low relief decoration of twelve medallions each depicting one of the twelve astrological signs, alternating with spiral motifs, accented by a heavy interlace design.

In “Desk Sets and Useful Articles,” a sales brochure distributed by Tiffany Studios around 1910, the company described the Zodiac set as being “ornamented with a primitive design rudely modelled … very dignified and simple in character.” The set featured thirty pieces in total and could be finished in green, brown or gold patina.


Height: 13 inches (33 cm)
Width: 12 ¼ inches (31 m)
Depth: 9 inches (23 cm)

Opening:
Height: 10 inches (25 cm)
Width: 8 inches (20 cm)