SCUOLA ITALIANA XIX - Manifattura Borbonica XIX SECOLO - Frame- baroque coffered cornice - Basswood - Gilded wood, mixed

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PRESENTED IN A CLOSED DISPLAY WINDOW

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This frame is not just a support, but a decorative work of art that follows the canons of the Louis-Philippe / Second Empire period.

The Ornate with a “Palmetta”: The main detail is the series of radial palmettes enclosed in continuous arches. This motif, inspired by Neoclassical art but made more voluminous in the 1800s, symbolizes victory and ascension.

The precision of the mixture here is remarkable: every fan is perfectly symmetrical.

The Molding with a “Gola” (throat): The structure features a deep groove (the inner-curved part) that serves to give depth and “perspective” to the painting it will host, creating a three-dimensional perspective effect.

The Gilding: You can notice a splendid alternation between parts with gilt-bronzed leaf (shiny) and matte parts. This contrast was highly sought after to make the frame shine under candlelight or the early gas lights of noble palaces.

The Back and the Construction: The back frame in coniferous wood (spruce or pine, typical of the era) shows signs of hand-planing. The presence of small hand-forged nails and the natural dark patina of the wood confirm the absolute integrity of the object.

The piece comes from the original furnishings of a historic noble family from northern Italy. The frame was part of the family palace’s private quadreria, where it remained for over a century before being acquired for sale.

The fact that it was kept in a closed display case inside the residence has helped preserve the fragility of the mixture (which tends to crack or detach) in an almost museum-like state. Buying this piece means bringing home a fragment of late 19th-century private collecting history.