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Cassetta frame

1860–70
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cassetta frame
  • Date: 1860–70
  • Culture: Italian, Siena
  • Medium: Carved and gilt poplar
  • Dimensions: Overall: 26 3/4 × 22 3/8 in. (68 × 56.8 cm)
    Sight: 17 11/16 × 13 1/4 in. (45 × 33.6 cm)
    Rabbet: 18 3/4 × 14 7/16 in. (47.7 × 36.6 cm)
  • Classification: Frames
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2109
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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