FEDERAL FRAME WITH BEADED COVE Circa 1810 Fine early frame in a rare large size. This English profile was used extensively in America in the early 19th Century. Deep cove with a high, thin outside edge. The beaded element was made separately and tacked into the cove. Barely noticeable is the unusual zigzag patten along the crest of the sight edge rise. Gold leaf over reddish-brown bole; mitered corners; early brass hanging hook. The outside edges of the frame are concave and show traces of early pinkish-yellow paint. The rabbet, as is characteristic of these early frames, is very deep at 5/8". Rabbet size of frame 19"H x 15"W Sight size 18 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W Overall size 21 3/4"H x 17 3/4"W Molding width 1 1/2" Depth at outside edge 1 1/2" Condition: very good original gilded surface; gesso losses commensurate with age, particularly along the crest. Note 1 1/4" loss on bottom stick. A few of the half-round beads are missing. Stock #SK25 $850 Click on image for detail photos. [previous stock item] [Early 19th Century] [home] [next stock item]