Located at 2117 Frankfort Ave. in a renovated farmhouse built in 1870, C.R. Frames is proud to be a part of what is known by the locals as “The Avenue”. The 2.5 mile stretch of Frankfort Avenue connects some of Louisville’s most charming and historic neighborhoods including St. Matthews, Clifton and Crescent Hill. The corridor is full of character with trains running parallel t...

  The time honored tradition of framing pictures dates back to the Egyptians. These skills have been handed down through time from artisan to artisan. I learned and was trained by a man who had been framing for 35 years. In addition to framing, he also taught me the art of preservation. I have always enjoyed working with my hands, and have been refining my skills over t...

“Restoration” is a term used for the repair or revitalization of any type of painting, print, old photograph, sculpture or frame. There are so many scenarios in which art can be harmed. It can come in the form of smoke, water , rips, scratches, holes, dirt from age, or spills. Mold can also be destructive as well. All of these damages, and more, can mostly, if not fully, be rev...

“Custom Picture Framing” is a short and fancy way to say we can frame anything. From an article you just clipped out of a magazine to a historic artifact or museum quality painting. Some frame shops use cheap woods and plastics stapled together by a machine and shipped to them. We take pride in using quality hardwoods like oak and cherry. Then join each corner, in house,...