Antone Diehl Genre Painting Print in Tramp Art Style Frame

This item is an antique framed print featuring a genre scene by the artist Antone Diehl, depicting figures in a wine cellar or monastic tavern setting. The primary artwork is a lithographic reproduction or possibly an oil-on-board painting, characterized by its muted earth tones and historical costume. The most striking element is the elaborate multi-layer frame. The outer perimeter features a deeply carved 'Tramp Art' or Folk Art style molding with bulbous, circular, and geometric scrollwork motifs, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Moving inward, there is a wide, dark mahogany-stained flame veneer bevel, typical of Biedermeier or late Victorian influence, followed by an inner gilded beaded fillet that borders the image directly. Physically, the frame exhibits significant wear including visible cracks in the veneer at the top and side joints, several small chips in the carved outer moulding, and general surface abrasions consistent with age. The signature 'Ant. Diehl' is visible in the lower-left corner. The complex construction of the frame, combining mass-produced molding with fine veneer work, suggests a piece from the 1890-1920 period. The craftsmanship is high-quality for its era, though the structural stability of the veneer requires conservation to prevent further delamination.