Frame (2) - Brass - Cornucopia Style

The two frames feature the characteristic aesthetic of the Louis XVI cornucopia reinterpretation in the twentieth century, when many European workshops revived the neoclassical ornamental vocabulary for quality decorative objects. They are made of gold-plated brass, a material widely used in the postwar period for its malleability and its ability to mimic, with dignity, the warm shine of ancient bronze.

The silhouette is rectangular, but the perimeter is enlivened with abundant relief: scrolls, softly undulating acanthus leaves, small flowers and volutes that intertwine with controlled grace, without falling into rococo excess. That restraint is precisely what anchors them in the spirit of Louis XVI: balance, symmetry, and an ornamentation that, though rich, maintains a classical discipline.

The gilding, slightly satin, suggests a finish applied in the second half of the 20th century, with that uniform, luminous tone that sought to evoke the elegance of eighteenth-century French frames without trying to deceive the discerning eye. The patina is minimal, which allows the relief pattern to be read clearly and for the light to skim the crests of the ornament.

Both frames keep their smooth back, which puts all the emphasis on the front work. They are pieces designed to decorate beyond their function: small objects with presence, capable of adding a touch of gentle classicism to any setting.

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