{"product_id":"18th-century-italian-cartagloria-altar-frame-converted-to-mirror","title":"18th-Century Italian Cartagloria Altar Frame Converted to Mirror","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5a9787-1944-83ea-b4a8-819542459ef0-87\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a5a9787-1944-83ea-b4a8-819542459ef0-87\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5a9787-1944-83ea-b4a8-819542459ef0-87\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-226\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"70b9bfff-31b7-4a28-87ee-ae4ba49ecf18\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"207\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAttributed to Italy, possibly northern Italian, circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e1750–1800\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tall carved wood frame most likely began life as a \u003cem data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"138\"\u003ecartagloria\u003c\/em\u003e—an ornate frame used to display printed prayers on a Catholic altar.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eIts elongated, scrolling form reflects the influence of Italian Louis XV and Rococo carving. The original decorative finish has worn back over time to a warm ochre-toned ground, with only possible traces of the former gilding remaining. The untouched reverse retains its beautifully aged raw-wood surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eIts scale suggests it may have been the larger central frame from a traditional set of three altar cards, originally flanked by two smaller coordinating prayer frames. Two old mounting holes beneath the mirror may once have secured a small candle arm or candleholder, allowing the prayer card to be illuminated during worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eAt some point in its long history, the original liturgical card was replaced with a small piece of beautifully foxed antique silvered mirror glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eMore art object than conventional mirror, it brings instant interest, texture, history, and old-world character to a room. Hang it alone as a sculptural focal point or work it into a collected gallery wall where its timeworn surface and architectural form can truly shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAccording to the previous owner, the piece was found in a barn. Its Italian cartagloria attribution and circa 1750–1800 dating are based on its form, construction, surface, and comparison with related examples. And then there is the question no one can answer: how did an 18th-century Italian altar piece end up in a barn in Maine? That unfinished story is exactly what makes antiques so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1340\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1340\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eSourced in Maine during the Risa Cermak Interiors summer buying trip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1414\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1snt0cv\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eAttributed to Italy, possibly northern Italian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r3bq8b\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eCirca \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e1750–1800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"142w214\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eBelieved to have originated as a Catholic cartagloria altar-card frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jdkjka\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003ePossibly the central frame from a traditional three-piece altar-card set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5pvmc0\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eItalian Louis XV and Rococo-influenced carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lfclqq\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eHand-carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"in7i9s\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eHeavily worn ochre-toned preparatory surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4gp1q2\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003ePossible traces of the original gilded finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"196jhoc\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eOld unfinished raw-wood reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tvc5v1\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eLater antique silvered mirror insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1z0514u\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eOverall: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e36″ high × 12.5″ wide at the widest point\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"80zvml\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eMirror insert: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e7.75″ high × 5.25″ wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wpnl4l\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eOne available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eAntique condition with extensive age-related wear and a heavily foxed mirror surface. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48674056765665,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4434\/6593\/files\/Untitleddesign_97.png?v=1784490506","url":"https:\/\/risacermakinteriors.com\/products\/18th-century-italian-cartagloria-altar-frame-converted-to-mirror","provider":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}