Ornamental Mirror Frame, Giltwood, 18th Century

Polychrome and gilded wood frame. Late 18th century. Rectangular frame with golden seed beads on a red background and elements related to the Passion of Christ in shields in the corners and center of the longest sides: dice, nails, bag (of the Judas coins...

Framework. Golden wood, 18th century. Frame made of carved and gilded wood that has a series of moldings inside forming an octagon and a composition openwork towards the outside wi...

Rectangular frame made of carved and gilded wood that combines a smooth thin band inside, with another carved with fajada band and another, to the outside, which combine smooth areas with delicate plant details (these in the same finish as the rest of the molding, highlighted on a striped background). Currently, the value and appreciation of the frames are on the rise due to the search for them by the museums and important institutions, with the aim of giving the works the frames they would have in origin. Hence, similar examples are found in some Vermeer paintings...

Framework. Carved wood, late 17th-early 18th century. Rectangular frame that presents a "base structure" of straight lines, combining moldings of different widths and finishes (inside, a golden band with Fine plant details towards the corners; then a thin red one, and a wider green one, these two the latter imitating marble; outside, another fine gilt molding), enhanced with a series of carvings of vegetal elements in the corners (symmetrical composition), two ovoid elements on the long sides and a highly elaborate cresting with vegetal elements, rockeries, scrolls, flowers and imitation of fabrics (which are joined with those ovoid elements mentioned). The combination of red, green and gold is common in certain types of frames (compare, for example, with the terracotta of Salamanca made around the middle of the 16th century by Juan de Juni, which is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum). On it, a series of carvings with a lot of movement and depth have been added, showing Baroque influence (reminiscent in certain details of works such as the frame of the Immaculate Conception by Alonso Cano...

Framework. Carved and gilded wood, 18th century. Rectangular frame with a semicircular finish in the center of the upper part, crowned by a composition with leaves and elements of ...

This type of works were only made for main houses, since their main use was to reflect the light of candles and lamps in these luxurious interiors, also showing the economic power of...

Baroque style Florentine painted and giltwood picture or mirror frame - expertly hand carved from one solid piece of wood - featuring robust gilded laurel leaf carving to the raised front - surrounded by red lacquer to the curving sides - all surrounded by an undulating ribbon border - replaced hanger to the back - unsigned - Italy - 18th century. Excellent antique condition - vintage replacement...

This beautiful 18th century French giltwood frame is richly inlaid and hand-carved with floral patterns. The gilding is made of gold leaves and it has its beautiful original patina a...

Very unusual. Have never seen one like this. Most likely had a painting inset, but mirror could be placed inside. Stand alone or hang on wall.

18th century hand carved Spanish polychrome painted framed mirror This Baroque wood frame is hand carved and polychrome painted. The contrast...

A rare Venetian hand-carved and gilt picture frame, with hand-painted detail and background panels. Opening size: 24 1/2" x 19 3/8".

Large hand carved and gilded frame. Italyl, late 18th to early 19th century.