Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
British, Louis XIV- RTgence style frame
Date:
2nd quarter of 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood and compo, later oil gilding over original gilding and sanded frieze
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.24FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame cross-section: Ogee with frieze | frame alteration: yes | frame status: Out of period | frame ornament: Flower-&-leaf back; continuous foliate strapwork and trailing floral sprigs with acanthus leaf corners; Victorian raffle leaf-&-rocaille cartouches in composition applied at centres covering alterations; acanthus leaf sight edge | frame feature: Later addition of ornaments | frame feature: Alteration evidence | frame style: Louis XIV- RĂ©gence style
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:64560