Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
French, Louis XV frame
Date:
mid-18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Oak, original matt and burnished water gilding, sanded frieze
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.54FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame alteration: possibly | frame status: Out of period | frame ornament: Dentil back edge; rocaille corner-&-centre cartouches with quadrillage ground; trailing foliate C-scrolls and flowers linked by swept rails above pierced panel; acanthus-&-flower sight edge; overall recutting in gesso | frame ornament: Rocaille corner-&-centre cartouches with quadrillage ground; trailing foliate C-scrolls and flowers linked by swept rails above pierced panel; acanthus-&-flower sight; overall recutting in gesso | frame cross-section: Concave with frieze | frame feature: Recutting in gesso, 'réparure' | frame style: Louis XV
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:64408