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Sansovino frame

late 16th to early 17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sansovino frame
  • Date: late 16th to early 17th century
  • Culture: Italian, Veneto
  • Medium: Pine back frame with poplar upper moldings.
  • Dimensions: Overall: 19 7/8 × 17 1/2 in. (50.5 × 44.4 cm)
    Sight: 16 3/8 × 14 1/16 in. (41.6 × 35.7 cm)
    Rabbet: 17 3/8 × 15 1/16 in. (44.2 × 38.3 cm)
  • Classification: Frames
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2322
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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