Superb Very Large Victorian Original Gilt Frame. No 42

This is a fine, super quality Victorian gilt frame in beautiful original condition dating from around 1870. This has its original gilt finish in excellent order and all the original crisp detail to the gesso is in beautiful first class condition. A grand size size, this measures 128 cm by 96 cm by 12 cm deep. The aperture is 94 cm by 62 cm. With the inner gilt slip removed it's possible to have an aperture of 100 cm by 68 cm. The opening at the back to receive the painting is 94.5 cm by 63.5 cm, or 103 cm by 69.5 cm without the slip.