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French wooden frame with gold leaf dating from 1850–1900, external measurements 67 × 45.5 cm and internal 55.5 × 34 cm, in good condition with age-related wear.
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Old carved wooden frame gilded with gold leaf – Neo-Louis XVI / Louis XVI-Empress style – Napoleonic III era, second half of the 19th century
Magnificent rectangular frame, carved and moulded wood, entirely covered with a beautiful antique gold leaf gilding, with a warm and authentic patina.
This elegant and balanced model is characteristic of the neo-classical revival prized under the Second Empire:
Large exterior plate adorned with a fine grooved frieze (imitating antique fluting)
Inner frieze with a twisted rope motif (guilloché), highlighted by a delicate row of pearls.
Hollow mouldings and beaded trims for a refined depth effect.
Corners and edges highlighted by fine fillets and symmetrical linear motifs.
The old gilding shows a beautiful natural aging over time (slight cracking, small touch-ups and a warm golden patina), with no major losses or damage, which gives it undeniable antique charm.
Condition: good overall for a frame of this age – patinated gilding with normal wear, excellent stability, no significant structural damage.
Ideal for framing an oil painting, a watercolor, a pastel, or a 19th-century engraving, a classic portrait, or as a chic and timeless decorative mirror frame.
A very beautiful example of a French Second Empire frame, understated, elegant and of good quality, perfect for collectors of antiques and antique frames.
Old carved wooden frame gilded with gold leaf – Neo-Louis XVI / Louis XVI-Empress style – Napoleonic III era, second half of the 19th century
Magnificent rectangular frame, carved and moulded wood, entirely covered with a beautiful antique gold leaf gilding, with a warm and authentic patina.
This elegant and balanced model is characteristic of the neo-classical revival prized under the Second Empire:
Large exterior plate adorned with a fine grooved frieze (imitating antique fluting)
Inner frieze with a twisted rope motif (guilloché), highlighted by a delicate row of pearls.
Hollow mouldings and beaded trims for a refined depth effect.
Corners and edges highlighted by fine fillets and symmetrical linear motifs.
The old gilding shows a beautiful natural aging over time (slight cracking, small touch-ups and a warm golden patina), with no major losses or damage, which gives it undeniable antique charm.
Condition: good overall for a frame of this age – patinated gilding with normal wear, excellent stability, no significant structural damage.
Ideal for framing an oil painting, a watercolor, a pastel, or a 19th-century engraving, a classic portrait, or as a chic and timeless decorative mirror frame.
A very beautiful example of a French Second Empire frame, understated, elegant and of good quality, perfect for collectors of antiques and antique frames.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
France
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
67 cm
External width
45.5 cm
Internal height
55.5 cm
Internal width
34 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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