Mid 18th Century Carved Wooden Frame

This is a polychrome-painted and parcel-gilt frame with a lyre-shaped outline and a cartouche-shaped crest featuring a gilt Christogram, IHS, dating back to the mid-18th century. Originally, this frame likely housed a textile or painted panel and served a liturgical purpose, evident by the prominent Christian monogram in the crest. Its striking late baroque, possibly early rococo design hints at potential German craftsmanship. The frame’s dimensions are as follows: 29 inches in height, 21 inches in width, and 4 inches in depth.