Frame - gilding, Metal - 20th Century, Italy
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Italian mid‑20th‑century gilded frame with metal details dating to 1940–1950, externally 74 cm high by 94 cm wide, featuring a gold-leaf finish using the mecca technique.
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Elegant antique frame made in the mid-20th century (the 1950s), characterized by a solid wooden structure with molded profiles and decorations finished in metal.
The surface is embellished with a fine gilding performed using the mecca technique (metal leaf protected by translucent varnish), which gives the frame warm gold tones mixed with amber and brownish shades. The distinctive workmanship and controlled wear confer a highly evocative, lived-in charm, enhancing the tactile texture of the support.
The generous profile and classical shaping make it ideal for framing period paintings, oil on canvas, mirrors, or to be inserted as an autonomous decorative element in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Elegant antique frame made in the mid-20th century (the 1950s), characterized by a solid wooden structure with molded profiles and decorations finished in metal.
The surface is embellished with a fine gilding performed using the mecca technique (metal leaf protected by translucent varnish), which gives the frame warm gold tones mixed with amber and brownish shades. The distinctive workmanship and controlled wear confer a highly evocative, lived-in charm, enhancing the tactile texture of the support.
The generous profile and classical shaping make it ideal for framing period paintings, oil on canvas, mirrors, or to be inserted as an autonomous decorative element in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
20th Century, Italy
Country of origin
Italy
Material
gilding, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
74 cm
External width
94 cm
Internal height
59.5 cm
Internal width
79 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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