A "gilt frame" refers to a decorative frame that is covered in a thin layer of gold. It is often used to enhance the beauty and value of a painting or a mirror, giving it a luxurious and elegant appearance. Full definition
Underneath are four paintings in gilt frames whose author also created the Holocaust. (washingtonian.com)
Then, I remembered that I had a box of gilded framed mirrors that I had bought an auction and I began layering them. (findinghomefarms.com)
In this exhibition, Monkman transforms the front of the gallery into a nineteenth century «salon», with gilt framed paintings hung at all levels. (stephenfriedman.com)