Services

Of special interest are our auctions of fine and decorative art from estates, collectors, artists, dealers and other sources. Click Here to view our latest auction. Have art you want to sell, let our experts with many years of experience in this area help you find a new home for your collection. Call us at 202 - 489- 5300 or email us at info@rareart.com for more details.

Other services you can access online:

Fine Art Appraisal and Authentication (as practical)

Fine Art Preservation and Restoration ConsultationShadowboxes

Multiple Opening Family Photo Framing

Bulletin Boards & Wall Charts

Online Digital Printing & Framing

Film & Video Conversion to Digital files on CDs or other Media

Best Frame Shops has access to over 6000 mouldings for all manner of framing. We have state-of-the art computerized mat cutting machines with many options for creating distinctive framing treatments (click here for some examples).

We work with artists, designers, galleries and real estate developers to put together distinctive presentations that define wall treatments for art, photos, posters and mirrors.

So if you have a particular need or concept, we can probably put it together for you and usually at a very competitive price.
Contact us with your special requirements for a quick response:

What You Get

First of All A Live Person is Available at Every Step just call 760-432-8995. Don't Get Frustrated With Hard to Manage On-Line Technology.

Options: Order a frame, basic mat(s), backing and glazing and you put your art in it. We ship to you or you can pick up at our gallery.
Alternatively send us a digital file with your framing choice. Digital files uploaded to us are printed in appropriate size and installed in the frame and matting of your choice. You chose the size.
In most cases the printing and shipping are free.
See the Choices in Frames and Mats and Get Started Click here

And yes we can create custom quotes for a variety of other projects. Let us know a little about your requirements by using the contact form at the bottom of the page.
To see some of our creative options Click here.

Classic Custom Frames from Professional Fine Art Framers

From ~~$29.99~~ now from $19.99 while supplies last with limited free shipping to size 20 x 24 in.*

Perfect for style conscious decorators on a budget when you need to frame a poster, instagram photos, diplomas, certificates, awards, family photos, and selfies of particular merit. Just select your choice from our list of available online frames and online framing options and in a few days you have a high quality custom picture frame at an affordable price.

Free Digital Printing** of your photo or art Files .Yes you can also email or upload a digital file for printing and framing. All from the company whose principles have over 100 years of experience working working with fine art and fine framing.

Large Frames For Do-It-Yourself Projects

Yes we can send you any of our specially priced premium frames up to 60 in on the longest side ready for do-it-yourself projects without high shipping costs and packed to avoid damage. These frames are cut to your desired size and fitted with "thumbnails" slots. Just glue and press the included thumbnails from the back to hold the corners together, let the glue try and then mount your canvas or print materials (glass, acrylic, mat, backing). No special tools or vises required, just some stong glue and a small hammer. For more information about how thumbs work see this youtube tutorial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gniSUe3iqmE

Best Frames Online

Best Frame Shops offers a wide range of services and many are accessible online.

Fine And Fancy Framing