Frame (4) - Gold leaf, Walnut
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Set of 4 decorative framed artworks from Italy (1970s–1980s) featuring gold leaf on a rigid board with walnut frames and red-gilt accents, framed dimensions ~31 × 28 cm (frame) and ~23 × 20 cm (passpartout) with a gold leaf plate ~11 × 8.5 cm, including original certificate.
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Set of 4 gold-leaf framed artworks — Borgosesia — G Creazione (GS Electronic Sounds) — Italy, 1970s–80s — with certificate
A set of four decorative framed pieces produced in Italy in the 1970s–80s, depicting historical views of Borgosesia (Valsesia, Piedmont), created using a gold leaf engraving technique.
The images, based on late 19th and early 20th century photographs, are applied onto a rigid support covered with gold leaf, resulting in warm sepia tones typical of Italian artisanal production of the period.
Produced by GS Electronic Sounds S.n.c. di Catraro e Rossini, under the brand “G Creazione Made in Italy.” The lot includes the original certificate of guarantee.
Subjects
Borgosesia – Via Cairoli
Borgosesia – Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Borgosesia – Via XX Settembre
Borgosesia – Piazza Frascotti
Technique
Gold leaf applied to a rigid board with photographic transfer.
Frames and mounting
Walnut-finished wooden frames with gilt fillet
Natural fabric passepartout
Gilt identification plaque
Embossed faux leather backing with maker’s mark
Dimensions
Frame: approx. 31 × 28 cm
Passepartout: approx. 23 × 20 cm
Gold leaf plate: approx. 11 × 8.5 cm
Condition
Overall good to very good condition, consistent with age.
Gold leaf plates in excellent condition
Frames intact
One passepartout shows light foxing due to natural aging, visible on close inspection
This does not affect the overall visual presentation.
Notes
Complete matching set of four pieces
Original certificate included
Identified Italian production
Subject of local and collector interest (Borgosesia, Valsesia)
Set of 4 gold-leaf framed artworks — Borgosesia — G Creazione (GS Electronic Sounds) — Italy, 1970s–80s — with certificate
A set of four decorative framed pieces produced in Italy in the 1970s–80s, depicting historical views of Borgosesia (Valsesia, Piedmont), created using a gold leaf engraving technique.
The images, based on late 19th and early 20th century photographs, are applied onto a rigid support covered with gold leaf, resulting in warm sepia tones typical of Italian artisanal production of the period.
Produced by GS Electronic Sounds S.n.c. di Catraro e Rossini, under the brand “G Creazione Made in Italy.” The lot includes the original certificate of guarantee.
Subjects
Borgosesia – Via Cairoli
Borgosesia – Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Borgosesia – Via XX Settembre
Borgosesia – Piazza Frascotti
Technique
Gold leaf applied to a rigid board with photographic transfer.
Frames and mounting
Walnut-finished wooden frames with gilt fillet
Natural fabric passepartout
Gilt identification plaque
Embossed faux leather backing with maker’s mark
Dimensions
Frame: approx. 31 × 28 cm
Passepartout: approx. 23 × 20 cm
Gold leaf plate: approx. 11 × 8.5 cm
Condition
Overall good to very good condition, consistent with age.
Gold leaf plates in excellent condition
Frames intact
One passepartout shows light foxing due to natural aging, visible on close inspection
This does not affect the overall visual presentation.
Notes
Complete matching set of four pieces
Original certificate included
Identified Italian production
Subject of local and collector interest (Borgosesia, Valsesia)
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gold type
Gold leaf
Wood type
Walnut
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Gold, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
31 cm
External width
28 cm
Internal height
23 cm
Internal width
20 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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