Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
British or Irish (?), Rococo frame
Date:
3rd quarter of 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, later oil gilding over original oil and water gilding and sanded frieze
Dimensions:
Frame: 41 3/4 × 54 3/4 × 4 inches (106 × 139.1 × 10.2 cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.76FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame cross-section: Scotia with frieze | frame feature: Alteration evidence | frame feature: Rare pattern | frame style: Rococo | frame status: Out of period | frame alteration: yes | frame ornament: Foliate back; projecting foliate corner and shell-&-rocaille centre cartouches linked by S-scrolls and cusped rails; trailing floral sprigs; acanthus-&-tongue sight
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:64430