Frame - Wood / plaster and gilded paste - Italy in the 1800s
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A pair of antique Italian rectangular frames dating from 1850–1900, made of wood with gilded plaster and pastiglia, in the Antico style, with external dimensions 83 × 69 cm and internal 65 × 50 cm.
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Fascinating and refined matched pair of rectangular frames, made in Italy in the second half of the 19th century.
The frames are distinguished by a thick box-profile with great thickness and visual depth, characterized by an elegant alternation of color and material.
The supporting structure features bands of solid wood stained in warm walnut tones with a glossy antique finish.
The element of greatest value is the wide central molding, richly decorated with paste reliefs that develop a dense continuous ornamental motif of foliage, bead-and-reel, and punched geometric elements.
The outer edge repeats a refined garland-style finish with laurel leaves and stylized botanical elements.
Surface gilding applied in leaf preserves a splendid original patina, glossy and darkened at wear points, capable of imparting a marked luster and authentic antiquarian character to the piece.
ideal for the display of decorative mirrors, important canvas paintings or antique prints.
On the back the original hammered metal hanging ring is still present.
The frames are structurally solid and intact.
Notes: normal signs of time and very tiny, almost imperceptible, fissures in the pastiglia or minor losses of gilding that do not affect aesthetics but attest to authenticity and history (refer to the dense photo gallery for close-up details).
External measure: Height 83 cm, Width 69 cm; Internal measure: Height 65 cm, Width 50 cm
Fascinating and refined matched pair of rectangular frames, made in Italy in the second half of the 19th century.
The frames are distinguished by a thick box-profile with great thickness and visual depth, characterized by an elegant alternation of color and material.
The supporting structure features bands of solid wood stained in warm walnut tones with a glossy antique finish.
The element of greatest value is the wide central molding, richly decorated with paste reliefs that develop a dense continuous ornamental motif of foliage, bead-and-reel, and punched geometric elements.
The outer edge repeats a refined garland-style finish with laurel leaves and stylized botanical elements.
Surface gilding applied in leaf preserves a splendid original patina, glossy and darkened at wear points, capable of imparting a marked luster and authentic antiquarian character to the piece.
ideal for the display of decorative mirrors, important canvas paintings or antique prints.
On the back the original hammered metal hanging ring is still present.
The frames are structurally solid and intact.
Notes: normal signs of time and very tiny, almost imperceptible, fissures in the pastiglia or minor losses of gilding that do not affect aesthetics but attest to authenticity and history (refer to the dense photo gallery for close-up details).
External measure: Height 83 cm, Width 69 cm; Internal measure: Height 65 cm, Width 50 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Italy in the 1800s
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood / plaster and gilded paste
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
83 cm
External width
69 cm
Internal height
65 cm
Internal width
50 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
