Frame - Museum-style - Empire Style - Gilded Wood






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Important molded and gilded wooden frame, with rich decoration in foliate motifs and beaded borders. Dramatic in form and appearance, in Empire style, it presents a refined coffered profile with inner and outer fasciaes adorned with continuous friezes.
The frame is characterized by an important architectural moulding of multiple orders, it features a central smooth band framed by stylized vegetal motifs and a beaded border on the outermost profile, elements typical of the decorative repertoire of Empire taste.
Entirely in solid wood, it presents a sturdy construction, not attributable to the light industrial frames of the late twentieth century;
The balanced proportions, decorations of stylized leaves, palmettes and continuous motifs of the Empire style together with the warm gilding confer the whole a remarkable scenic presence, making it ideal for paintings, portraits, prints or mirrors, for houses and galleries.
Dimensions:
Height 59.5 cm.
Width 39.5 cm.
Depth 6 cm.
Front thickness 7 cm
Internal opening:
Height 45 cm.
Width 26 cm.
Code 322
It will be carefully packaged and insured for shipping.
NB. As these are antique objects, there may be cracks, stains, small missing parts, signs of age, etc. Please inspect the photos carefully.
Important molded and gilded wooden frame, with rich decoration in foliate motifs and beaded borders. Dramatic in form and appearance, in Empire style, it presents a refined coffered profile with inner and outer fasciaes adorned with continuous friezes.
The frame is characterized by an important architectural moulding of multiple orders, it features a central smooth band framed by stylized vegetal motifs and a beaded border on the outermost profile, elements typical of the decorative repertoire of Empire taste.
Entirely in solid wood, it presents a sturdy construction, not attributable to the light industrial frames of the late twentieth century;
The balanced proportions, decorations of stylized leaves, palmettes and continuous motifs of the Empire style together with the warm gilding confer the whole a remarkable scenic presence, making it ideal for paintings, portraits, prints or mirrors, for houses and galleries.
Dimensions:
Height 59.5 cm.
Width 39.5 cm.
Depth 6 cm.
Front thickness 7 cm
Internal opening:
Height 45 cm.
Width 26 cm.
Code 322
It will be carefully packaged and insured for shipping.
NB. As these are antique objects, there may be cracks, stains, small missing parts, signs of age, etc. Please inspect the photos carefully.
