{"product_id":"salvatore-rossa-picture-frame","title":"An Early 18th Century Italian Ebonised and Giltwood ‘Salvator Rosa’ Frame","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9a6acd72-df93-4921-aeec-b92f190b5bb8-38\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:9a6acd72-df93-4921-aeec-b92f190b5bb8-38\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1870ac8d-dc97-4a1b-a342-c9d1fadfb0e6\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eA striking Italian ebonised and giltwood “Salvator Rosa” picture frame, of bold architectural form with a deep cassetta profile. The broad blackened moulding encloses richly carved giltwood slips comprising a twisted rope inner border and finely worked running foliate ornament to the sight edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eThe frame possesses the dramatic restraint associated with the finest Italian Baroque examples — the contrast between the dark ebonised ground and burnished gilding lending exceptional depth and presence. The surface has acquired a beautifully timeworn patina, with extensive historic worming and age to the timber contributing to its sculptural character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eFrames of this type take their name from the 17th century Neapolitan painter \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSalvator Rosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose romantic and atmospheric landscapes were traditionally housed in similarly forceful architectural surrounds. Highly sought after by Grand Tour collectors and later English country house decorators, the “Salvator Rosa” frame became synonymous with dramatic presentation and Baroque grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eItaly, circa 1700–1750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1232\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA superb frame for Old Master paintings, works on paper or mirrors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Collection EE40","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53662383014225,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/SalvatorRossaFrame.png?v=1778757800","url":"https:\/\/nicholaswells.com\/products\/salvatore-rossa-picture-frame","provider":"Nicholas Wells Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}