Frame - Wood, gold leaf - gold leaf cornice
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Antique wooden frame with gold leaf, Neoclassical/Empire style, dating to the late 19th century, external dimensions 36x32x6 cm and internal 23x20 cm.
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Elegant Antique Wood Frame with Gilded Dado – Neoclassical / Empire Style – Late 19th Century
Object Description
Splendid and refined rectangular antique frame, entirely made of wood and gilded dado, dating from the late 19th century. This piece perfectly embodies the elegance of the Neoclassical and Empire styles, ideal for enhancing vintage paintings, fine engravings, or to be transformed into an exclusive characterful wall mirror.
The structure is distinguished by the wide smooth reel that gives visual depth, edged at the corners by rich reliefs in gilded dados with floral motifs and sinuous foliate patterns. The inner profile (rabbet) is finely finished with a continuous geometric decorative motif, fine-grooved, which enhances the internal light of the work.
The surface retains its magnificent original patina from the period, with warm gold tones that attest to the piece’s authenticity and history, giving it that lived-in, sophisticated charm highly sought after by antique collectors.
Condition and Conservation
The frame appears in generally good conservative condition, solid and structurally integral. It shows light and normal signs of wear with minimal gilding wear that accentuates its authenticity
external dimensions 36x32x6 cm
internal dimensions 23x20 cm
Elegant Antique Wood Frame with Gilded Dado – Neoclassical / Empire Style – Late 19th Century
Object Description
Splendid and refined rectangular antique frame, entirely made of wood and gilded dado, dating from the late 19th century. This piece perfectly embodies the elegance of the Neoclassical and Empire styles, ideal for enhancing vintage paintings, fine engravings, or to be transformed into an exclusive characterful wall mirror.
The structure is distinguished by the wide smooth reel that gives visual depth, edged at the corners by rich reliefs in gilded dados with floral motifs and sinuous foliate patterns. The inner profile (rabbet) is finely finished with a continuous geometric decorative motif, fine-grooved, which enhances the internal light of the work.
The surface retains its magnificent original patina from the period, with warm gold tones that attest to the piece’s authenticity and history, giving it that lived-in, sophisticated charm highly sought after by antique collectors.
Condition and Conservation
The frame appears in generally good conservative condition, solid and structurally integral. It shows light and normal signs of wear with minimal gilding wear that accentuates its authenticity
external dimensions 36x32x6 cm
internal dimensions 23x20 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
gold leaf cornice
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
gold leaf, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
36 cm
External width
32 cm
Internal height
23 cm
Internal width
20 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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