Substantial Antique Giltwood & Gesso Frame with Modern Mirror Glass

Substantial Antique Giltwood & Gesso Frame with Modern Mirror Glass

Frame 27"x23"

Mirror 20"x16"

This exquisite frame presents a magnificent antique giltwood frame, likely crafted from oak or pine and gesso, showcasing a rich, ornate design characteristic of the Baroque style with its scrolling motifs. The size and elaborate detailing speak to a bygone era of masterful craftsmanship, where such frames were meticulously hand-carved and gilded to elevate and adorn significant artworks or mirrors, conveying a sense of grandeur and historical elegance that remains captivating today

Antique frames, in their seemingly infinite shapes and sizes, are beautiful mementos of bygone days. Intricate designs evoke a time when craftsmanship was an art in itself.  Instead of being diminished by the passage of time, frames, like fine wines, are enhanced by maturity. Age seasons their color, adds character to their composition, and increases their value. A wonderful extant example.