This custom shadowbox frame was just fabricated to beautifully display and protect an antique Madonna and Child icon. The custom finished corner frame featured a veneered panel with 22k watergilded over red clay lip and outer edge.The frame was constructed with a two inch interior rabbet depth to accommodate the slight convex warp of the panel and the interior components of the frame. The gilded elements were lightly rubbed and abraded to give a sense of historic wear.
The icon is secured within four faux finished brackets and a hand wrapped recessed linen mount with matching linen spacers. The linen wrapped interior create the interior box effect. The faux finished brackets visually blend with the edges of the icon and are a reversible mounting method to safely secure the artifact.
While almost invisibile, the Icon is protected with a special musuem quality glazing called Optium Museum acrlyic, an anti-reflective, UV filtering, abrasion resistent, anti-static and shatter-resistent acrylic. Custom shadowboxes can be crafted to display individual objects or a collection of items. Each project is individually designed and handmade. This museum quality frame both beautifully displays and protects the icon. Contact us to learn more about how we can assist you.
