Northgate Fine Art and Framing Ltd 

Historically, many of the finest picture frames in the world bore the mark of the frame maker or ateliers, providing proof of provenance, attesting to the origins of picture frame. The frames of Northgate Fine Art and Framing feature the maker’s mark ‘CCB’. These are the initials of our designer and carver Christian Charles Barrett and serve as your proof of your picture frame’s provenance. The CCB maker’s mark can be found on the rear of the frame, in the middle of the lower horizontal length. The depth of the maker’s mark will depend on density of wood at the point the mark is made.

We are happy to examine, confirm and certificate by letter the authenticity of any genuine Christian Charles Barrett picture frame that you may have purchased from a source other than Northgate Fine Art and Framing.