#5 • Hope Faith Love Trench Art Photo Frame

Part of TRENCH ART & WWI Memorabilia (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $20.00

Status: Sold

Category: Britain

Hope Faith Love Trench Art Photo Frame. 29cm x 14cm x 1.5cm oval section of wood with bark left on the exterior, has relief carved center with green tinted ivy vine, black and red symbol of an anchor, cross, and heart.  Has gray-white colored border with crenelated edges surrounding a 7cm x 4.5cm oval frame opening, with 6cm x 9cm rectangular inlet on the reverse side for an image (no longer present).  Some of the bark has escaped the bottom edge, and there is a bit of mild checking.  No provision for suspension.  This frame is pictured on page 266 of Jane Kimball's book Trench Art: An illustrated History.  Estimate: $30 - $50