Picture framing hardware component

A picture framing hardware component for retaining art objects behind a mat in back-loading picture frames comprising:

• a main support body configured to remain relatively inflexible while comprising a plurality of leaf spring appendages whereof each proximal end is integrally part of said body extending outward with each having distal ends particularly configured to contact and apply a particular predetermined load onto particular components within a polygonal picture frame assembly particularly comprising a frame shell configured with an integral rabbet and an integral dado or said dado particularly configured by installer, mat panel with an aperture, glaze panel and art object and;
• a pair of said appendages, particularly leaf spring latches contact said frame shell upon assembly so as to provide primary compressive force transmitted to;
• said main support body which, in particular, contacts and safely distributes load directly upon said art object resulting in an opposing force holding said assembly system in equilibrium;
• and at least one leaf spring appendage, particularly identified as a tongue is configured such that its distal end directly contacts and applies loading to said mat and;
• a pair of leaf spring appendages particularly identified as pads configured such that each respective distal end is particularly engineered to provide intimate contact with said art object so as to most effectively distribute a compressive load safely.