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Originally Posted by Michael B
That is not white paint. The frame is plaster over wood covered with gold paint. Very common style of frame Late 1800's to early 1900's. My wife has a number of similar frames on paintings in storage. These can be restored using the opposite side of the frame and creating a mirror mold to shape the plaster for the missing plaster such as in the lower frame face at the bevel. The sides are easier as it is a continuous simple rounded edge.
I don't see how you can assume that this was owned by a smoker. Paintings can darken without the presence of cigar/pipe or cigarette smoke. There is damage to the canvas in the upper left quadrant that looks like water damage from the back.
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Can’t really tell if it’s wood without lifting it or examining in person. Regardless if it’s smoke, soot etc , we are in agreement that painting not in the best of shape and it will affect the cost. Right?