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17th Century Dutch Flame Moulding Frame Ebonized Old Master Style

$9,109.32
£6,825.83
€7,800VAT Included
CA$12,801.13
A$13,104.76
CHF 7,429.38
MX$159,004.08
NOK 87,557.44
SEK 88,046.31
DKK 59,471.67

About the Item

17th Century Dutch Flame Moulding Frame Ebonized Old Master Style A particularly fine and original Flammleisten (flame-moulding) frame, Netherlands, 17th century, a distinguished example of the deeply carved, ripple-moulded frame type developed in the Low Countries during the Dutch Golden Age specifically to complement the dark grounds and rich tonalities of old master paintings. The frame is worked with the characteristic undulating "flame" or ripple profile, its crisply carved wave pattern catching light and shadow in continuous rhythmic movement around the sight edge. A narrow inner gilt slip sets off the ebonized outer moulding, a combination that lends both visual depth and a refined contrast well suited to 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings. The quality of the carving is notably fine and precise, with crisp, well-defined ripples throughout, testifying to a high level of period craftsmanship rather than a later or coarser production. Frames of this type were the preferred choice for Dutch Golden Age cabinet paintings and remain highly sought after today, both for the display of genuine old master works and as a striking decorative object in their own right.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1650
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Epfach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5243223336422

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