Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker

Title:
British, Rococo frame
Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Carved wood, later patinated gilding over original gilding and sanded frieze
Dimensions:
Frame: 30 × 34 1/2 × 2 1/2 inches (76.2 × 87.6 × 6.4 cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.291FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame status: Out of period | frame alteration: no alteration | frame ornament: Pierced corner foliate scroll-&-enriched shell cartouches linked by swept flat rails to pierced raffle leaf centres; trailing floral sprigs on rocaille panels; shell sight edge | frame cross-section: Shallow scotia with frieze | frame style: Rococo | frame quality: Average | frame feature: Original use: portrait format
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:65200