A Renaissance gilt-gesso and carved wood altar frame part 16th century

with pastiglia decoration, repairs and losses

Of attractive, aged and worn appearance but with some losses. The gilding throughout is tarnished and with some repairs, dents, and 'touched-in' stain. The cornice with indications of repairs and a fragmented section 8cm (3in) long. Some slight marks to mirror plate. The top of the plinth section has a fragmented corner and there is a pronounced loss of gilding on the base moulding.
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