An Italian Renaissance style walnut frame, now with later glass 19th century

Standard small losses, chips, age cracks, and traces of worming. Some losses at upper part of crest. Crest may be associated. Some losses to capital and molding of pilaster on right side. Crack and small losses along upper edge of lower horizontal frieze. Some small losses, worming and patch to lower section. Well carved and very attractive.
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