Frame - Bronze - Nobiliaire crown framework

Gilded bronze old frame – Aristocratic miniature – Late 18th / early 19th century

Description

Rare antique bronze table support, finely chiseled and gilded, dating from the late 18th century or the very beginning of the 19th century (Louis XVI / Directory period).

The frame is topped with a pediment featuring a princely crown, surrounded by floral garlands and naturalistic foliage, finely carved. The borders display a beaded frieze and engraved motifs of great delicacy. The ancient gilding, probably originally applied with mercury, now offers a warm, uniform patina, highly appreciated by collectors.

It contains a painted miniature depicting an aristocratic family scene: an elegant female figure surrounded by children, dressed in typical late 18th-century costumes. The execution is delicate, with a refined treatment of faces, fabrics, and complexions, characteristic of salon miniatures from this period.
Signed miniature

The back is preserved with its antique silk featuring a floral decoration, as well as its original retractable base, attesting to a complete and authentic object.

Details
Period: late 18th to early 19th century.
• Material: carved and gilded bronze
Miniature technique: gouache / watercolor.
Dimensions: 23 × 17.5 cm
Condition: very good overall condition, with slight signs of age consistent with the age.
• Origin: France (attributed)

Comment

High-quality decorative object, combining a richly sculpted bronze mount with a refined miniature, typical of aristocratic interiors from the late Ancien Régime. A rare piece on the market, ideal for collectors of miniatures, antique frames, or decorative objects.

Keywords: gilded bronze, antique miniature, Louis XVI frame, Directory, aristocratic art, 18th century.