Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
French, Louis XV style frame
Date:
4th quarter of 19th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, original matt and burnished water gilding
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Accession Number:
B1976.7.188FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame cross-section: Concave | frame feature: Exceptionally fine recutting in gesso, 'réparure' | frame feature: Exceptional quality craftsmanship | frame status: Dealer's custom-made historic replica | frame alteration: no alteration | frame ornament: Ovolo-chain at back edge; corner-&-centre raffle leaf-&-flower cartouches linked by swept rounded rails; trailing floral sprigs; inner rail; acanthus -&-bud sight edge on a hatched ground; overall recutting in gesso | frame style: Louis XV style
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:64392