Frame - Gold, Wood, stucco - Liberty in the Early 20th Century

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

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A single early 20th‑century Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau) frame with a wood structure, gold leaf finish and stucco, dating to 1910–1920, external measurements 60.5 by 47 cm (internal 52.5 by 32.5 cm), in good condition with light signs of age and spots.

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We are offering at auction this splendid antique frame, datable to the early 20th century, a refined example of Italian Liberty style (Art Nouveau).

The frame features a wooden structure richly decorated with elaborate relief moldings, typical of the artistic production of that period. The central element is a continuous frieze of volutes and scrolls, finely detailed with stylized floral motifs and acanthus leaves, which gives the object an elegant and sinuous character.

The finish is in gold leaf, which presents a natural and widespread patina, bearing witness to the object's authenticity and age. Visible are signs of time, small chips and wear on the gilding, which do not compromise the structural beauty but, on the contrary, enrich its historical value and antique charm. The frame is solid and intact.

We are offering at auction this splendid antique frame, datable to the early 20th century, a refined example of Italian Liberty style (Art Nouveau).

The frame features a wooden structure richly decorated with elaborate relief moldings, typical of the artistic production of that period. The central element is a continuous frieze of volutes and scrolls, finely detailed with stylized floral motifs and acanthus leaves, which gives the object an elegant and sinuous character.

The finish is in gold leaf, which presents a natural and widespread patina, bearing witness to the object's authenticity and age. Visible are signs of time, small chips and wear on the gilding, which do not compromise the structural beauty but, on the contrary, enrich its historical value and antique charm. The frame is solid and intact.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Liberty in the Early 20th Century
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
stucco, Gold, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
60.5 cm
External width
47 cm
Internal height
52.5 cm
Internal width
32.5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Sold by
ItalyVerified
10
Objects sold
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