Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
British, Louis XIV- RĂ©gence style frame
Date:
2nd quarter of 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, later oil gilding over original gilding and sanded frieze
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.356FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame cross-section: Ogee with frieze | frame feature: Exceptional quality craftsmanship | frame style: Louis XIV- RĂ©gence style | frame feature: Unusual ornament | frame ornament: Projecting, pierced corner scrolling foliate raffle leaf-&-shell cartouches with applied scallop shells; centre cartouches with pierced reversed shells; continuous foliate scrolls, strapwork and floral sprigs; acanthus-&-shell sight | frame alteration: no alteration | frame status: Almost certainly original
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:65264