{"product_id":"antique-florentine-bartolozzi-e-maioli-firenze-hand-carved-gilt-frame","title":"Antique Florentine Bartolozzi e Maioli, Firenze Hand-Carved Gilt Frame","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eThis is an extremely special Italian frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eIt is fully hand-carved wood with beautiful ribbon and bow detailing throughout. The surface has been gilded in gold, and in the most charming places you can see the original red bole peeking through underneath. That red layer was traditionally applied beneath gold leaf to give warmth and depth — a mark of proper European gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThe original workshop label remains on the back and reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eBartolozzi e Maioli\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eIntaglio\u003cbr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eVia Maggio Rosso\u003cbr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eFirenze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e“Intaglio” refers to carved work, and Via Maggio is a historic artisan street in Florence known for frame makers. This places the frame within the Florentine carving tradition, likely dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eThe back still shows the original woodworking details — always something I look for when evaluating authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eOverall measurements: 19\" wide x 18\" tall\u003cbr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eOpening: 12.25\" wide x 10.25\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eThe scale is very usable for a portrait, oil painting, or special print. The condition is strong for its age, with natural wear consistent with antique gilded wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eFlorentine labeled frames are increasingly difficult to find, especially with this level of carving and such a clean, classic bow motif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raspberry and Royal LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45339589083308,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3455\/2236\/files\/6E645F77-0187-44E4-9791-E65A5D29DC73.jpg?v=1771870249","url":"https:\/\/www.raspberryandroyalhome.com\/products\/antique-florentine-bartolozzi-e-maioli-firenze-hand-carved-gilt-frame","provider":"Raspberry and Royal LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}