Vintage French Frame Rococo Ribbon & Acanthus Leaf Gilding On Gesso

A vintage French picture frame decorated with classical Rococo flowing ribbon and acanthus leaf motifs. Distressed antique gold and cappuccino painted finish on gesso. Ecently sourced from a studio closure in France. From a reputable French dealer and. They have some age on its side, having been stock acquired from a studio closure in France.

With Rococo flowing ribbon and acanthus leaf decoration to each corner, they h. Ark back to the Louis styles of The Golden Age of Frame Making, so prevalent in the 17th and 18th centuries when France was the artistic centre stage of international culture. As we move into the late 19th c.

And the early 20th c. These timeless designs were revived, though the ornamentation was no longer hand-carved but cast in gesso then painted or gilded, as here. Originally, the frames were finished in a basic cream or grey, though gilding gradually gained favour. These frames are an almalgamation of both. An identical, marginally larger frame is available in a separate listing.

These example have some age on their side having been stock recently sourced from a studio closure in France, and can be hung portrait or landscape. There is the odd chip to the gesso commensurate with age. Please look carefully at the images as they form part of the description. WILL BE DISPATCHED PROTECTED WITH POLYSTYRENE.

Exterior dimensions: Height: 53.25 cms. Dimensions of rear rebate for painting or mirror: Height: 36.25 cms. COLLECTION IN PERSON POSSIBLE FROM SW LONDON. You can follow us around France and the Med on Instagram at lacewingprovencal. Or, around India at lacewinginteriors WITH 2000 +FOLLOWERS.

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