ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE, EBONIZED WOOD AND PIETRE DURE FRAME,19th century; paper labels on the reverse. In the 17th century Baroque style. Octagonal; mounted with winged masques, alternating pierced anthemion and scroll decoration; the inner frame with chased band, set with pietre dure roundels; centered with a later print depicting Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola - 11 1/2 in. x 11 in., overall. Estimate $400-600
The image is a print - it was examined out of the frame. There are minor amounts of rubbed gilding and fleabites along the edges of the frame consistent with the age. In overall excellent condition. The diam. of the print is 3 in.
