This frame is an elegant late 19th-century French piece, whose design is clearly influenced by the austere and sophisticated style of 17th-century Dutch ebony frames. Its structure is essentially rectilinear and sober, seeking to enhance the interior painting without competing with it. It is composed of a system of stepped or superimposed moldings, creating a deep, geometric box profile. This effect of depth, achieved through several levels of recessing and an interior bevel, draws the eye toward the painting, emulating the tradition of Dutch or Flemish cassetta frames. Its design, which blends the robustness of the Dutch form with a more refined finish, makes it perfect for framing antique paintings, providing a historic presence and restrained elegance that complements the density and darkness of classic oil paintings. - Good condition. Slight damage consistent with age. - Private collection in Madrid. - Total measurements: TOTAL: 83 x 92 cm / SIGHT: 61 x 51 cm