Antique Framed Embossed Leather Wallpaper Panel Victorian Lincrusta Ornate Frame For Sale

Type: Wall Art / Architectural SalvageStyle: Victorian / Art Nouveau / Baroque / GothicAge: Late 19th / Early 20th Century Materials (c. 1880–1915)Framing: Professional Custom Gallery FramingMaterial: Embossed Paper/Linseed Panel (Lincrusta-style), Gesso-on-Wood FramePrimary Color: Deep Bronzed Copper, Antique Gold, Mahogany RedCondition: Antique with minor age-appropriate wearDescription:Up for your consideration is a stunning piece of late-Victorian architectural history, masterfully preserved as a ready-to-hang statement artwork. This piece features a rare, authentic fragment of antique embossed "tooled leather" wallpaper (historically known as Lincrusta or Anaglypta) dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s.The center panel boasts an incredibly detailed, raised-relief Baroque/Damask floral scrollwork pattern. It features a heavy, pebbled texture specifically manufactured during the Victorian era to mimic highly expensive, hand-tooled Spanish or Italian leather. The surface retains its gorgeous original multi-toned finish, showcasing elegant remnants of gold gilding highlighted against a rich, hand-glazed background of deep reds, bronzes, and greenish-gold patinas.The FrameThe panel is housed in a period-accurate, highly ornate antique gesso-on-wood frame. The frame features a beautifully detailed acanthus leaf scrollwork pattern along the outer edge, an elegant woven border, and a classic bead-and-reel inner molding that perfectly complements the artwork.Preservation & FramingWhile the frame and panel are authentic 100+ year-old antiques, the piece was professionally curated and assembled by a custom framing gallery. It features a clean black dust cover backing and a heavy-duty, modern plastic-coated hanging wire. This means you get all the incredible historic character without the fragility or expensive framing costs typically associated with raw architectural salvage.Condition Report:Overall: Very good antique condition with a magnificent, authentic aged patina. It is solid, structurally sound, and ready to hang.Artwork Panel: The embossed relief remains crisp, sharp, and well-preserved with minor surface oxidation and wear consistent with age, enhancing its historic character.Frame: Beautiful age-appropriate wear. As shown in the photos, all four corners have a little damage, including minor cracking and small chips to the plaster detail. This is completely typical for dried antique gesso, confirms its age/authenticity, and does not impact the structural integrity of the frame.Dimensions:Outer Frame 20 1/4" High x 17" Wide

While the wood and wallpaper fragment are over a century old, they were saved, curated, and assembled into this hanging wall art piece relatively recently.The Clues: The clean, un-torn black dust paper backing, the modern plastic-coated braided hanging wire, and the machine-printed gallery sticker at the bottom indicate a contemporary professional framing job

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