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Oak fireplace surround, locally gilded
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Oak fireplace surround, locally gilded

anonymous · 1700 - 1750 · gild; gilding (material); wood (plant material); glass; oak (wood)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Chimney breast of oak wood, locally gilded. The corners are hollowed; decorated from top, bottom and in the center with punched ornament with shell motifs, strapwork and bells. The mirror has on the sides and the top a profiled gilded frame, which is scalloped at the top and carries punched leaf motifs. Above the mirror a field with cartouche and punched female mask, above which shell motif, flanked by floral festoons, attached to the scalloped corners of the field.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSchoorsteenboezem van eikenhout, plaatselijk verguld. 1700 - 1750. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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