Lot 91
  • 91

Eight lengths of early Victorian gilt gesso and wood wall frames circa 1844, the design attributed to John Gregory Crace

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • longest section 450cm., smallest section 156cm.;14ft. 9in., 5ft. 1in.
ensuite to the previous lot, variations to each length, not illustrated

Condition

Good/fair condition. A build up of ingrained dirt. Some ware and chipping to the gilt decoration. A few age cracks with fragmentation to the edges. Very decorative.
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