Frame - Wood, Metal - Structure/Frame






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An antique Baroque-style support frame in carved wood with gold leaf gilding and metal fittings on the back, dating to 1750–1780, 82 cm high by 97.5 cm wide, 9.5 kg, for a mirror or console, in good used condition with minor age-related wear.
Description from the seller
Structure for Antique Wall Mirror / Table Support Frame in Carved and Gilded Wood – Baroque Style (18th - 19th Century)
Description:
Fascinating and refined antique structure/support for a mirror or painting, made of finely carved and gold leaf gilded wood. The piece stands out for its elegant, curvilinear side panels shaped with scrolls and volutes, enhanced by acanthus leaf motifs carved on the front. The gilding features a beautiful period patina with light natural wear and some bole exposed, which enhances its authenticity and historical charm. On the back you can notice the natural wooden supporting framework and the old joints with metal plates and period screws. It is a striking piece of furniture, ideal both as a table/console frame and as a base for integration in an antique restoration.
Technical Details and Specifications
Typology: Support / Frame for mirror
Era: 18th - 19th Century (XVIII / XIX century)
Material: Carved wood, gold leaf gilding, metal fastening elements on the back
Style: Baroque
Conditions: Good overall condition consistent with age. Shows normal signs of wear, small wear to the gilding, and original patinas. Solid and well-preserved structure.
Seller's Story
Structure for Antique Wall Mirror / Table Support Frame in Carved and Gilded Wood – Baroque Style (18th - 19th Century)
Description:
Fascinating and refined antique structure/support for a mirror or painting, made of finely carved and gold leaf gilded wood. The piece stands out for its elegant, curvilinear side panels shaped with scrolls and volutes, enhanced by acanthus leaf motifs carved on the front. The gilding features a beautiful period patina with light natural wear and some bole exposed, which enhances its authenticity and historical charm. On the back you can notice the natural wooden supporting framework and the old joints with metal plates and period screws. It is a striking piece of furniture, ideal both as a table/console frame and as a base for integration in an antique restoration.
Technical Details and Specifications
Typology: Support / Frame for mirror
Era: 18th - 19th Century (XVIII / XIX century)
Material: Carved wood, gold leaf gilding, metal fastening elements on the back
Style: Baroque
Conditions: Good overall condition consistent with age. Shows normal signs of wear, small wear to the gilding, and original patinas. Solid and well-preserved structure.
