Triptych of picture frames for encaustic paintings, made of carved wood and gilded with pure gold

Triptych of picture frames for encaustic paintings, carved wood gilded with pure gold – Louis XVI style – Early 19th century An elegant triptych of picture frames dating from the early 19th century, crafted from finely carved wood and gilded with pure gold, in the refined style of Louis XVI. The triptych consists of a larger central frame and two smaller side panels, perfectly coordinated in design and decoration. The frames feature refined ornamentation with plant motifs, carved volutes, and scrolls, along with elegant openwork cornices and feet shaped like acanthus leaves. The harmonious and well-proportioned composition evokes the neoclassical decorative repertoire of the 18th century. Particularly pleasing is the pure gold gilding, which retains a beautiful antique patina, with subtle signs of age that attest to the authenticity and charm of the ensemble. The three frames lack their original paper backing, offering the possibility of using them either to reconstitute the traditional liturgical triptych or as elegant decorative frames for prints, engravings, or small paintings. An interesting set of sacred furnishings, a testament to the refined craftsmanship of the early decades of the 19th century, particularly notable for the quality of the carving and the harmony of the composition. Period: early 19th century. Style: Louis XVI. Material: carved wood gilded with pure gold. Dimensions: - Central frame: height 38 cm, width 37 cm. - Side frames: height 32 cm, width 20 cm each. Composition: a complete triptych consisting of three frames, without the internal liturgical texts.