Fine Custom Framing - Mirrors - Antique Prints - Gifts

The Framing Alternative is the largest custom picture framing store on the New Hampshire and Southern Maine seacoast.  We are located just south of Portsmouth, NH at the intersection of Route 1 and Washington Rd. in Rye, NH.  Visit our huge showroom and you will find:

• Thousands of custom picture frame choices for art and mirrors, including hundreds of hand-carved &  gold-leaf frames
• Hundreds of readymade frames made from custom moulding, offered at 30% to 50% off custom frame prices
• Pre-framed mirrors and art, favorably priced
• Creative ideas for all your 3-dimensional art, memorabilia and textile needs
• Expert advice on all types of conservation practices
• Specialty custom framing of extra large art and mirrors
• A huge selection of antique prints and reproductions
• All Limited Edition art sold at 25% to 50% off suggested retail prices
• A fine selection of home accents including hand carved birds and fish

The Framing Alternative is a family-owned business, where you will always work with one of the owners, Mark or Elly Harrison.  

Workmanship and materials are always guaranteed.

We carry hundreds of antique prints for sale, including:

• Audubon Birds and Quadrupeds
• Denton Fish
• Lowe Botanical Ferns
• Natural History prints from Morris and Gould
• Botanicals from Berlese, Curtis and VanHoutte
• English landscapes by Kip and the Bucks
• Native American images by McKinney and Hall
• Architectural renderings and portraits
• And many more 18th , 19th and early 20th century original prints.

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Quality, Selection & Service

While we don't offer custom framing through our web site, please visit our online store, The Red House Collection to browse antique prints and framed decorative art and accessories.   The Red House is always open.  Here are a few local items you'll find at our online store:

RedHouseCollection.com