Lot #168: Vintage Ornate Gold-Tone Decorative Picture Frame, Approx. 32” x 24”

Gorgeous vintage ornate decorative frame ready for a new life! This impressive rectangular frame features a rich gold-tone finish with an elaborate decorative design. The frame has a beautifully textured, finely ribbed surface accented by raised ornamental borders and substantial floral/foliate relief decoration at the corners and along the centre points of the frame. The dimensional ornament gives it a particularly dramatic, upscale appearance. The frame is currently empty, making it an excellent candidate for a wide variety of creative projects. Add a canvas, artwork, photograph or mirror, or use it as a decorative surround for a television to create a custom “framed TV” look. The reverse reveals its older construction, including the original frame structure and hanging wire. Approximate outside dimensions: 32” W x 24” H Features: * Ornate vintage decorative frame * Gold-tone finish * Highly detailed raised floral/foliate ornament * Ribbed/fluted decorative moulding * Empty/open interior, ready for your project * Existing hanging wire on reverse * Great for artwork, canvas, photography or mirror * Could also be creatively used as a decorative surround for a wall-mounted TV Condition: Vintage/older condition with age-appropriate wear, including areas of finish loss, scuffing and imperfections to the decorative surface and reverse. Some of the applied ornament shows minor wear/chips. The frame has considerable character and would make an excellent restoration or repurposing project. No glass, artwork, mirror or backing included. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. A terrific statement piece for a creative decorator, artist, upcycler or anyone wanting to give a television that “why does this suddenly look expensive?” treatment. Pickup category timeslot {A}