Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
British, Régence style frame
Date:
2nd quarter of 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, later oil gilding over original gilding and sanded frieze
Dimensions:
Frame: 60 × 51 1/4 × 4 inches (152.4 × 130.2 × 10.2 cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.707FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame style: Régence | frame cross-section: Shallow scotia with frieze | frame feature: Rare pattern | frame feature: Rare ornament | frame feature: Exceptional quality carving | frame ornament: Chain moulding at back; foliate scroll shell-&-rosette corner cartouches; foliate strapwork plume-&-rosette centres; gadrooned top edge; trailing floral sprigs & strapwork; leaf-tip sight | frame alteration: no alteration | frame status: Contemporary
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:65596