An Italian carved giltwood rectangular frame, Venetian mid 18th century

together with an Italian carved giltwood oval frame, Genoese,mid 18th century, an Italian carved giltwood frame, first quarter 18th century, an Italian painted alabaster plaque late 18th century, in a neo-classical giltwood frame; plaque restored; an Italian carved giltwood frame, Genoese, second quarter 18th century

Venetian Frame Small minor chips to gilding. Two cracks to lower section of frame. In overall good condition. Genoese Frame Some old restorations which have been strengthened at the back and which would benefit from some filler. Some minor losses to carved sections especially on the cresting. Some minor chips. The gilding is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean. In overall good condition. Frame mounted as a mirror A vertical hairline crack in both the top and bottom of the frame which can easily be filled or left. Some minor restorations on the reverse. The gilding is slightly dirty. In overall good condition. Plaque Some minor losses to painted decoration to plaque which is on a slate ground. Gilding worn on frame. Evidence of old glue repair to some leaves on the base of the left side. Minor loss to the carving near the leaves. In overall good condition. Genoese Mounted Frame A very minor section of carving off but present and can easily be reglued. Some very minor chips to carved sections and gilding. Hairline construction crack towards left corner which can either be left or filled. In overall good condition.
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