Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
French, Louis XIV 'Flower corner' frame
Date:
late 17th to early 18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, partially regilded over original water gilding and sanded frieze
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.407FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame status: Period | frame feature: Recutting in gesso, 'réparure' | frame alteration: probably not | frame style: Louis XIV 'Flower corner' frame | frame cross-section: Convex with frieze | frame ornament: Dentil back; fleur-de-lys corners with marigolds and daisies on quadrillage ground between shaped reposes; spiralling leaves on incised fluted ground at sight edge
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:65315