Picture frame - Gilt bronze

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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Antique French gilt-bronze photo frame dating to circa 1930–1940, in Napoleonic III style with two cherubs, external 35 × 30.5 × 10 cm and internal opening 14.5 × 10.5 cm, featuring crystal glass and velvet detailing.

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Old and elegant French photo frame from the early 20th century, made in solid gilded bronze, carved with two cherubs on the sides, in excellent condition with a lovely patina from the passage of time. Designed to hold two photographs. A true, unique and elegant collector’s piece that will decorate any space.

Please see the photographs to get a better idea of the details that form part of the description.

Exterior dimensions: 35 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Interior dimensions: 14.5 x 10.5 cm.

They will be carefully packaged with insured shipping and a tracking number. Note that countries with customs duties and/or special destinations may require additional information, and shipping costs may be increased. The Balearic Islands will incur an additional surcharge of 18€ compared to mainland Spain.

Old and elegant French photo frame from the early 20th century, made in solid gilded bronze, carved with two cherubs on the sides, in excellent condition with a lovely patina from the passage of time. Designed to hold two photographs. A true, unique and elegant collector’s piece that will decorate any space.

Please see the photographs to get a better idea of the details that form part of the description.

Exterior dimensions: 35 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Interior dimensions: 14.5 x 10.5 cm.

They will be carefully packaged with insured shipping and a tracking number. Note that countries with customs duties and/or special destinations may require additional information, and shipping costs may be increased. The Balearic Islands will incur an additional surcharge of 18€ compared to mainland Spain.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Napoleon III Style
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze, Crystal, Velvet
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
35 cm
External width
30.5 cm
Internal height
14.5 cm
Internal width
10.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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