A NORTH ITALIAN GITWOOD PICTURE FRAME
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse … Read more PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED ENGLISH COLLECTION
A NORTH ITALIAN GITWOOD PICTURE FRAME

LATE 17TH EARLY 18TH CENTURY

Details
A NORTH ITALIAN GITWOOD PICTURE FRAME
LATE 17TH EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Carved overall with trophies of war, the top rail surmounted by a pair of winged putti supporting a helmet, the lower rail carved with a half-moon crested turban over two crossed arrow quivers, with a ripple-moulded sight edge
64 in. (162.5 cm.) high; 50 in. (127 cm.) wide, overall
Special notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

Sign in
View condition report

Lot Essay

A comparable Italian frame, 17th century and lavishly carved with military trophies sold Christie's, Paris, 27 June 2001, lot 146.

More from Christie's Interiors - Style & Spirit

View All
View All