Osner Framing, inside Osner Gallery
Picture framing in Hout Bay, done by hand
A framing workshop run by artists, in the same building as the gallery. Over thirty years of framing paintings, photographs and treasured things, with frames that let the work speak.
New clients, until Saturday 14 November
15% off your first framing order
Bring your print, painting or photograph to the workshop at 14 Luisa Way, Hout Bay, and mention the offer. Open Monday to Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 4. Let us know when you are coming through, so we are ready for you.
What we frame
Custom framing for anything worth keeping
Original paintings, limited edition prints, photographs, drawings, certificates, mirrors and family pictures. Choose from natural wood mouldings, mount boards and glass, and we build the frame here in Hout Bay.
Custom picture framing
Mouldings, mounts and glass chosen with you, for a family portrait or a contemporary painting.
Custom framing
Archival and conservation framing
Acid free mounts, archival hinging and UV protective glass for work that has to last.
Archival framing
Canvas stretching and float frames
Canvases stretched on wooden bars, then floated in a frame with a fine shadow line.
Canvas stretchingWhat our clients say
Rated 5.0 on Google by the people we frame for
“Osner Framing did such an incredible job. I couldn't be happier with how my art was handled and how beautiful and complete it looks now in the frame. They will definitely be my go to framing place from now on! And I love that they're a family business!”
Chloë P.Google review“Thank you to Martin for beautifully framing my print. His prices are very reasonable and it was a quick turnaround time. On a side note, check out his gallery on site, his art is incredible!”
Lisie B.Google review“What truly sets Osner Framing apart is their meticulous attention to detail. Their frames have enhanced the outstanding photographs that I purchased from the Osner Art Gallery beautifully, making each piece a focal point in my home.”
Vaughan de la H.Google review“Martin from Osner Framing is a gem! From the moment I walked in, he made the experience easy and enjoyable with his warm, friendly attitude. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and offered expert advice.”
Kyla D.Google review“He helped me get a picture framed and gave me good advice and I believe a good price. The final framed picture looks great and professionally done. Thank you Martin.”
Wanda S.Google review“Despite my initial concern that asking for two prints to be framed might not be something this grand studio/gallery does, Martin quickly allayed these fears.”
Catherine H.Google review
Framed by artists
A frame should enhance the art, never overpower it
Martin Osner has framed for over thirty years, first alongside his photography studio and now in the workshop inside Osner Gallery. His daughter, the artist Samantha Lee Osner, works beside him. Because we make and exhibit art ourselves, we frame the way we want our own work framed: clean, simple, and built to last.
Our preferred mouldings are slim natural wood in white, black, charcoal, grey or a natural tone, stained or painted by hand to suit the piece and the room. Martin oversees every frame that leaves the workshop.
Our storyFraming styles
Quiet frames in real homes
Deep shadow floats, elevated mounts and slim surround frames. Look through the styles we are known for, then bring your piece in to try them against it.
How it works
From your wall to ours, and back
Bring it in or send a photo
Visit the workshop in Hout Bay, or WhatsApp a photo and the size to 083 472 1717 for a first idea.
Choose together
We lay mouldings, mounts and glass against the work and advise honestly on what suits it and the room.
Framed by hand
We cut, join, stain or paint and fit the frame in our workshop, with archival materials where the work needs them.
Collect, or we hang it
Collect from the gallery, or we deliver and hang it level and secure on your wall.
Local to the valley
Framing for Hout Bay and its neighbours
You should not have to drive into town to have something framed well. We are in the heart of Hout Bay, a few minutes from Llandudno, Camps Bay, Constantia and Noordhoek.
We deliver and hang framed work across these neighbourhoods, and further across Cape Town for larger projects.
What does picture framing cost?
Every frame is quoted for the work in front of us. The price depends on the size, the moulding, the mount and the glass you choose, so we would rather give you a real figure than a price list that never fits. Bring the piece in, or WhatsApp us a photo with its size, and we will come back to you with options.
Do you only frame art bought from Osner Gallery?
No. We frame whatever you bring us, whether it came from our gallery, another gallery, a trip abroad or the back of a cupboard: paintings, photographs, prints, drawings, certificates and family pictures.
Is your framing archival?
Yes, when the work needs it. We use acid free mounts and backing, archival tape to hinge limited editions and valuable prints, and UV protective glass, so paper and colour are protected for decades.
What glass can I choose?
Standard picture glass, non reflective UV museum glass for bright rooms and valuable work, and gallery quality Perspex (plexiglass) for large pieces or anything that has to travel, because it will not break in transit.
Visit the workshop
Come and see us in Hout Bay
Osner Framing is inside the Osner Gallery building, 14 Luisa Way (Suite 104), Hout Bay, Cape Town 7806. Bring your piece in, look at mouldings and mounts against it, and see finished frames on the gallery walls.
- Monday to Friday10am to 5pm
- Saturday10am to 4pm
- Sunday and public holidaysClosed
Part of the Osner Gallery family
The workshop behind the gallery walls
Osner Framing frames every work that hangs in Osner Gallery, and has done since Martin Osner brought the workshop back to Hout Bay. The same hands, the same standards, now for your own pieces.