Abstract: A picture frame assembly for substantially upright positioning of a picture and the like on a planar surface comprises a frame body and a brace. In its preferred embodiment the brace configuration represents a "Y" in cross section with the brace being composed of a resilient material. The "v" end of the "Y" is removably interfittable with a channel peripherally defined in the back side of the frame body, the brace being frictionally held by tension therein. A plurality of mask inserts are removably provided for selective placement over unsightly fasteners positioned within the channel.

Abstract: A front loading picture frame made of joined lengths of flanged molding forming the perimeter of a window opening. A face plate and a back plate are urged apart and against opposing inside surfaces of the molding flanges by a spring. By exerting pressure on the face plate, the spring is compressed thereby allowing movement of the face plate away from the inside surface of the front flange of the molding. A picture or other document having a perimeter greater than that of the window opening is inserted in the window opening with its marginal areas into the space between the face plate and the inside surface of the molding flange. When pressure is removed from the picture, the spring gently urges the face plate forward to retain the edges and marginal areas of the picture under the front flange of the molding.