What is Gesso, and How Are Gessoed Gilded Objects Cared For? - Lowy 1907
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If you have a gilt-framed artwork, then the frame is most likely coated with gesso under the gold leaf or silver leaf. What is gesso and how should gessoed frames be cared for? Throughout history, gesso (Italian for “chalk”) has been used as the traditional ground, or preparation, for gilding frames. This thick, white, paint-like […]
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19th century gilded and sculpted gesso frame, Beautiful gilded frame adored with floral scroll work and a flute playing putti at the top crest., The
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19th Century Gilded and Sculpted Gesso Frame
Dimensions: 17W x 3D x 25.5HPeriod: Late 19th CenturyStyles: VictorianPlace of Origin: North AmericaMaterials: Gesso,Mirror,WoodCondition: Vintage
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