It would have originally been home to an oil painting, and could, of course, be again. This frame is in fine original condition, with rubbing to corners and the odd fragment of gilded gesso missing...
Expected wear and tear commensurate with its age. It currently has hooks to hang portrait but easily switched to landscape.
Another option you might wish to consider is having a mirror fitted? Mirror, as befits the quality of this artefact. Please look carefully at the images as they form part of the description.WILL BE DISPATCHED PROTECTED WITH POLYSTYRENE. Exterior dimensions: Height: 84.5 cms. Dimensions of rear rebate for painting or mirror: Height: 73.5 cms. COLLECTION IN PERSON POSSIBLE FROM SW LONDON.
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