Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
French, Louis XV frame
Date:
2nd quarter of 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, original water gilding and sanded frieze
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.166FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame ornament: Dentil back; shell and rocaille corner-&-centre cartouches with quadrillage ground; trailing floral rinceau; gadrooned top rail; acanthus-&-flower sight; overall recutting in gesso | frame alteration: probably not | frame status: Out of period | frame cross-section: Concave with frieze | frame feature: Exceptionally fine recutting in gesso, 'réparure' | frame feature: Exceptional quality carving | frame style: Louis XV
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:65089