Carved, lacquered, and faux marble painted wooden frame. Italy, 17th century.

Carved, lacquered, and faux marble painted wooden frame. Italy, 17th century. Opening 61 x 71 cm - Rabbet 64.5 x 74.5 cm - Overall dimensions 78 x 88 cm. Entirely carved, lacquered, and painted wood. The frame has a box structure, with a gilded half-leaf rabbet that opens onto the central band painted to simulate green Alpi marble. The outer profile, carved with astragals and beads, completes the composition. The technique of marbling on carved frames is well-documented in 17th-century Italian production, particularly within Baroque decoration, where the imitation of precious marbles was functional for achieving spectacular effects at reduced costs. Condition report: Good overall condition. The surface shows minor losses and signs of wear on the painted layer consistent with the age of the artwork. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, which attests that the artwork does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be freely exported. Current regulations from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value below €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission: an average of 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The lifestyle images are generated with AI for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the artwork.