Most excellent ISB!

That's cool ISB. Do you have a real replica of that?

Thanks! I have an array of Nipper / His Master's Voice artifacts all around my home. Here are a few. The full-size chalkware statue is from 1911.

https://i.imgur.com/DYkIs0Rl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UKVWVV7l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y4rmFyZl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9aTUL9ll.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/896EeGWl.jpg

And now the painting. It was so heartwarming to receive such a thoughtful gift!

What a lovely thing for your friends to do, ISB - but it's also well deserved. You inspire lots of people out there. I'm sure the painting is very meaningful to you and I wonder if you'll be getting it framed?

You're too kind, ribbons! Thank you. I tried searching eBay, Michaels, Joann's, and Amazon for affordable antique-styled brass 6x6 canvas frames in the United States and found two potential solutions. The first is just under $34 and the second, ( which I prefer) is $29.95.

What do you think?

Frame 1:
https://i.imgur.com/sRdqywTl.jpg

Frame 2:
https://i.imgur.com/Ym2tEGMl.jpg

Personally I think frame 1 looks better. It has that old house/museum kind of chunky look that I think would probably really fit in with your decor. The other one is brighter, but narrower, and looks newer.

Funny, each one really highlights a different set of shades of color,
the top being reddish-brown and the bottom the gold. (captain obvious)

If I quickly switch between them it almost looks like two different canvases! I like both. Both aspect ratios work too. Probably would depend on the size of the wall and free space it'll inhabit. Wouldn't want the larger frame in a crowded area.

God, I'm so sick of hearing about Harry and Meghan. As an American, I couldn't give a hairy rat's ass about their narcissism and drama. I don't care about the Royal Family either. President Biden, please, I beg of you, deport these two out of the country and become my all-time favorite president. You don't have to deport them back to Britain, Nicaragua or Mexico would work with me, just get them out! Do this country the greatest service. You can worry about health care after. I'd rather hear about the Kardashians for god's sake!

Thanks everyone! I think I'm going with the second option. Chula had a good point about the surrounding space. I have multiple other frames and mirrors with the same slightly-"newer" brass finish on that same wall, and the space would fare better with a narrower frame so as not to be overcrowded.

I'll order once I've found a new career. Cheers!

Stop right there. You live in a country where 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' ran for 4 seasons, 'Duck Dynasty' for 11, and 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' for 20!?!?!?

I figure H&M have at least a solid 12 months of 24/7 coverage in these parts before their 15 minutes are up.