Frames from the Collection of the Richard Green Gallery | Part II
Frames from the Collection of the Richard Green Gallery | Part II
A 19th century French Rococo revival carved giltwood frame
concave profile; foliate S-scrolled top edge above a rectilinear back, the ends of the scrolls forming projecting corners on large acanthus leaves, the bottom corners with inner rocailles; the lateral centres parted by acanthus leaves and depending single sprays of roses and leaves, with further rose sprays at the upper demi-centres; the base with acanthus centres; the upper centre with a cushion on a fringe of leaf-tips, which is missing the crown or coronet it would once have held; the sight edge formed of astragals ending in alternating small scrolls, three to each rail
Lot Closed
April 10, 02:51 PM GMT
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A 19th century French Rococo revival carved giltwood frame
concave profile; foliate S-scrolled top edge above a rectilinear back, the ends of the scrolls forming projecting corners on large acanthus leaves, the bottom corners with inner rocailles; the lateral centres parted by acanthus leaves and depending single sprays of roses and leaves, with further rose sprays at the upper demi-centres; the base with acanthus centres; the upper centre with a cushion on a fringe of leaf-tips, which is missing the crown or coronet it would once have held; the sight edge formed of astragals ending in alternating small scrolls, three to each rail
Overall: 57.5 x 45.5 cm.
Rebate: 49.6 x 37.8 cm.
Sight size: 47.2 x 35.5 cm.
Sale, London, Bonhams, 20 June 2000, lot 36, where acquired.
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