Frame - Wood

Gilded wood cornice with a hollowed “box” profile dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, characterized by a modanated profile and a gold finish with signs of wear and a red bole preparation underneath. Based on the morphological features of the silhouette and the technical details visible from the wear of the finish, it is attributable to a manufacture from Central Italy, most probably from the Roman or Florentine area. 1750–1790 (Neoclassical Period).

It is an evolution of the famous “Salvator Rosa” (also known as Maratta) frame, enriched with a modanated “box” profile. The straightness of the smooth grooves and the complete absence of floral or complex Baroque carvings indicate the transition to the sober, geometric taste of the late 18th century. This smooth silhouette, alternating with grooves and small cords, was the favorite model of Roman and Florentine workshops for framing large landscapes, mythological scenes, or portraits of the period.

The gold leaf gilding was applied over a characteristic preparation of plaster and orange-red bole. The red bole clearly shows along the outer edges and on the reliefs where the gold has worn away with time and cleaning; this type of warm preparation and the tone of the gilding are hallmarks of 18th-century Italian workmanship. Prospective buyers are invited to carefully view the photos to avoid complaints and disputes.