Antique Victorian Gilt Gesso Polychrome Picture Frame & Alter es Kiss Print 1867
Antique Victorian Ornate Deep Well Picture Frame has a decorative stenciled inset with colorful polychrome border topped by a Gilt Wood & Gesso raised classic Oak leaf and acorn design.  Polychrome is originally associated with Ancient Greece and Rome, and describes all manners of pigmented decoration, gilding, and the application of varied color to a three-dimensional surface. Aesthetic Movement late 19th c. The print is dated 1867 and is a fashion advertisement for  Alter és Kiss Fashions.  Alter és Kiss was a leading fashion house in Central Europe which began in 1829 in Budapest, Hungary, producing tailor-made clothing for high society, including the Habsburg royal family. 
Measures: 14.5" x 12.5" x 2" deep. Print- 10" x 8" 
One small bit of gesso loss at bottom corner
Condition: This is a vintage piece and as such displays a mild level of wear from age. Any imperfections that have occurred only add to the charm and uniqueness. Please use zoom for full disclosure


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