A richly ebonized surface makes a bold statement on this 18th century Dutch frame design. Typical of the Dutch style, this frame is ornamented with highly detailed ripple patterns on the outer and inner edges. The design flow toward is towards the inside edge of the frame where delicate ripple ornamentation is gilded in 22K gold.
74521 Width 2 ¼”
Dutch Design Origin:
The Dutch were among the first people to trade in exotic woods and incorporate the beauty of natural grain patterns into decorative items; foremost was the use of ebony. They were highly influenced by a machine made patterns in the latter half of the 17th century and it was during this time that the ripple pattern, which is so often associated with Dutch style, began to be carved into this ornamental strips of exotic woods and used on various types of decorative items
The Dutch style frames, incorporated dark, painted finishes, ripple pattern ornamentation and gilded surfaces for an authentic look.
