Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
British, Louis XIV style frame
Date:
1st half of 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, partially regilded over original gilding and sanded frieze
Dimensions:
Frame: 23 5/8 × 27 1/4 × 2 1/2 inches (60 × 69.2 × 6.4 cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.169FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame ornament: Flowered back edge; projecting corner foliate scroll-&-raffle leaf cartouches linked to centre foliate-&-scallop shell cartouches by continuous foliate scrolls, strapwork and leaf sprigs; acanthus-&-shell sight edge | frame status: Probably custom-made for painting | frame alteration: no alteration | frame cross-section: Ogee with frieze | frame feature: Exceptional quality carving | frame style: Louis XIV style
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:65091