Lot 218
  • 218

An Italian carved giltwood frame, Bolognese late 17th/early 18th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 54cm. high, 40cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 1ft.3¼in.
with a later rectangular mirror plate within a moulded  border, the cresting with a stylised scallopshell, the whole boldly carved with scrolling acanthus and rocaille, the apron with a ribbon; regilt 

Condition

Colour of gilding more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Very attractive detail to the carving. Hairline cracks as visible from photograph, which have been strengthened from behind and do not detract from the piece. In overall very good restored condition.
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