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Antique solid wood photo frame from Italy, estimated 1850–1900, with outer measurements 75 × 60 cm, inner 70 × 55 cm, depth 5 cm and weight 3 kg.
Description from the seller
Beautiful antique-style photo frame in solid wood, dark brown finish.
Description:
For sale is a charming vintage wooden photo frame made of solid wood, perfect for adding a touch of historic elegance to any space. The frame features a dark brown finish and a classic style, which pairs beautifully with both antique and modern furnishings.
Main Features
Material: durable and robust solid wood.
Color/Finish: Dark brown tone with a patina that testifies to the age and authenticity of the piece.
Style: classic and timeless design, with a simple yet defined profile.
Condition: The item is in antique condition, with minor signs of wear, small scratches and imperfections to the edges and corners, which accentuate its authentic character and charm (visible in the photos).
Versatility: Perfect for framing vintage photographs, art prints or as a unique decorative piece.
The contents of the frame are a vintage sepia-toned photographic portrait of a couple, likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century (late Victorian or Edwardian era).
Main features
Style and Period: The formal studio pose and clothing suggest the late 19th or early 20th century. It was common for couples to have their portraits taken on special occasions such as engagements or weddings.
Technique: The reddish-brown tone, known as sepia, was a chemical process used to color black-and-white photographs not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to increase the stability and longevity of the printed image, making it more resistant to environmental degradation.
Subject: The photograph depicts two non-famous people. The man wears a three-piece suit with a high collar and a neat mustache, while the woman has a neatly styled hairstyle and a high-collared dress.
Beautiful antique-style photo frame in solid wood, dark brown finish.
Description:
For sale is a charming vintage wooden photo frame made of solid wood, perfect for adding a touch of historic elegance to any space. The frame features a dark brown finish and a classic style, which pairs beautifully with both antique and modern furnishings.
Main Features
Material: durable and robust solid wood.
Color/Finish: Dark brown tone with a patina that testifies to the age and authenticity of the piece.
Style: classic and timeless design, with a simple yet defined profile.
Condition: The item is in antique condition, with minor signs of wear, small scratches and imperfections to the edges and corners, which accentuate its authentic character and charm (visible in the photos).
Versatility: Perfect for framing vintage photographs, art prints or as a unique decorative piece.
The contents of the frame are a vintage sepia-toned photographic portrait of a couple, likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century (late Victorian or Edwardian era).
Main features
Style and Period: The formal studio pose and clothing suggest the late 19th or early 20th century. It was common for couples to have their portraits taken on special occasions such as engagements or weddings.
Technique: The reddish-brown tone, known as sepia, was a chemical process used to color black-and-white photographs not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to increase the stability and longevity of the printed image, making it more resistant to environmental degradation.
Subject: The photograph depicts two non-famous people. The man wears a three-piece suit with a high collar and a neat mustache, while the woman has a neatly styled hairstyle and a high-collared dress.

