Frame (2) - Wood, gold leaf - pair of portrait frames
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Pair of oval gilded wooden frames with gold leaf, dating to the Edwardian era circa 1900, Italy, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear and age.
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Pair of Edwardian-era female portraits (circa 1900) in gilt oval frames
Description of the Item
Splendid pair of vintage photographic portraits (late 19th – early 20th century), preserved in their original mounts. The images show two ladies in dresses and hairstyles typical of the 1900-1910 period, characterized by refined elegance and attention to detail (drop jewelry, pompadour hairstyles).
Technical Details:
Frames: Wood or bronze with gold leaf finish or antique gilding. The oval contour is typical of salon portraiture of the era.
Photographic Technique: Vintage black-and-white/sepia prints, probably gelatin-silver prints, typical of studio productions of the time (such as the famous Studio Reutlinger).
Condition: The objects display a beautiful patina of time that attests to their originality. The frames show slight signs of wear consistent with age, which adds historical charm to the piece.
Subjects: Female figures recalling the style of Giselle or the divas of early-century theatre (such as Emma Vecla or Tina Di Lorenzo)
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Pair of Edwardian-era female portraits (circa 1900) in gilt oval frames
Description of the Item
Splendid pair of vintage photographic portraits (late 19th – early 20th century), preserved in their original mounts. The images show two ladies in dresses and hairstyles typical of the 1900-1910 period, characterized by refined elegance and attention to detail (drop jewelry, pompadour hairstyles).
Technical Details:
Frames: Wood or bronze with gold leaf finish or antique gilding. The oval contour is typical of salon portraiture of the era.
Photographic Technique: Vintage black-and-white/sepia prints, probably gelatin-silver prints, typical of studio productions of the time (such as the famous Studio Reutlinger).
Condition: The objects display a beautiful patina of time that attests to their originality. The frames show slight signs of wear consistent with age, which adds historical charm to the piece.
Subjects: Female figures recalling the style of Giselle or the divas of early-century theatre (such as Emma Vecla or Tina Di Lorenzo)
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
pair of portrait frames
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
gold leaf, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
14 cm
External width
12 cm
Internal height
12 cm
Internal width
10 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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