L'Arte dell'Intaglio - Antica - Frame - Architectural - Neo-Renaissance Style - Carved and gilded wood

Refined antique rectangular frame in carved, gessoed and gilded wood, circa 1900
Evocative and beautiful in both form and appearance, it stands out for its wide architectural band (10 cm), composed of three different orders of raised carving.
The outermost section features an elegant band with an egg-and-dart motif. The central band is distinguished by a broad cove decorated with a dense, continuous frieze of palmettes and stylized foliate scrolls, enhanced by the dark oxidation in the recesses of the carving.
The inner edge is also beautiful, with a delicate, narrow border featuring an interlaced lozenge pattern that gives depth and prominence to the painting it houses.
The original gilding has a splendid, warm and authentic patina, with light, natural wear along the edges revealing the underlying red bole, a testament to its age and traditional craftsmanship.

A fascinating fragment of architecture, in which the mastery of the carving and the patina of time come together in quiet harmony—a precious threshold ready to welcome a new work of art.
Code 247

Dimensions:
Height 88 cm.
Width 68 cm.
Depth 6 cm.
Front width 10 cm
Sight size:
Height 70 cm.
Width 50 cm.


NB. As these are antique objects, they may have cracks, stains, small missing parts, signs of age, etc. Please examine the photos carefully.