Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
Continental Europe, Louis XV frame
Date:
2nd and 3rd quarters of 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, original matt and burnished water gilding
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1976.7.19FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame feature: Exceptionally fine recutting in gesso, 'réparure' | frame style: Louis XV | frame alteration: yes | frame feature: Exceptionally well-preserved gilding | frame feature: Very rare pattern | frame cross-section: Shallow scotia | frame status: Contemporary | frame feature: Alteration evidence | frame ornament: Scrolling foliate-&-raffle leaf corner cartouches linked by straight top edge with bound fasces moulding to centre raffle leaf clasps; trailing floral sprigs; rocaille fluted ground panels
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:64245