Original Gilt Frame, Late 18th Century

Period: Late 18th centuryOrigin: ItalyMaterial: Carved and gilded woodTechnique: Carved wood with water gilding on bole, moulded profileStyle: Late Baroque with early Neoclassical influencesDimensionsOverall dimensions: 51.8 × 43.3 cmSight size: 33.8 × 25.6 cmRabbet: 1.5 cmDepth: 5.2 cmFrame width: 7.3 cmDescriptionRefined original late 18th-century gilt wood frame. The profile features a broad smooth outer moulding with an inner cove decorated with a continuous stylised foliate motif, typical of Italian late 18th-century decorative production. The gilding is original, with a warm natural patina and signs of age that enhance its authenticity and charm.A high-quality, well-proportioned frame, ideal for paintings, drawings or antique prints.ConditionGood overall condition. Wear, small losses and surface marks consistent with age. Structurally sound.NotesAuthentic 18th-century frame, not a reproduction. Decorative piece with strong character, suitable for collectors and for enhancing both antique and modern artworks.