19th Century Gilt Frame tray with birds I love the thick impasto

I love the thick impasto technique and glorious ochre hues of this mid 20th century oil on hessian pasted onto board

With its gorgeous grey ornate frame and ribbon detail

21cm x 37cm and 13cm diameter

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19th Century Gilt Frame tray with birds I love the thick impastoA beautiful faded elegant antique wooden frame with decorative carved detail. It is a matte gold it may have had more of a rich gilt feel at another stage but it is a wonderful piece. There are splits and cracks and chips and pieces missing in the wood but this adds to the timeworn beauty. I love antique frames and yes, they can be used to reframe an interesting picture or painting but they are equally striking as pieces on their own. Layer them up