Frame (4) - Gilt bronze - Costumbrista scenes

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Four gilded bronze frames dating from 1950–1960, in antique Louis XVI style, each 15 x 15 cm externally and 10 x 10 cm internally, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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These four frames in gilded bronze belong to that kind of decorative pieces that combine elegance, craft, and a clearly classical taste. Each one is worked with a meticulous relief, full of scrolls, flowers, and small vegetal motifs that envelope the central scene as if it were a precious medallion. The gilding, softly aged by the passage of time, provides a warmth very characteristic of mid-20th-century objects, when bronze was worked with a perfect balance between shine and patina.

Inside each frame appears a delicate genre scene, inspired by the galant and pastoral aesthetic of the 18th century. The figures, dressed in elegant costumes and soft colors, are placed in gardens, forest clearings, or idyllic corners that evoke a world of serenity and refinement. They are images that convey romance and a nostalgic air, highly valued in classic decoration and in collecting.

The ensemble works especially well because each frame preserves its own personality, but all share the same aesthetic line, which allows them to be displayed together as a coherent series. Their presence adds a distinguished touch to any room, whether in a living room, an entry hall, or a display cabinet, and they are ideal for those seeking decorative pieces with character, history, and an artisanal finish that is difficult to find today.

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These four frames in gilded bronze belong to that kind of decorative pieces that combine elegance, craft, and a clearly classical taste. Each one is worked with a meticulous relief, full of scrolls, flowers, and small vegetal motifs that envelope the central scene as if it were a precious medallion. The gilding, softly aged by the passage of time, provides a warmth very characteristic of mid-20th-century objects, when bronze was worked with a perfect balance between shine and patina.

Inside each frame appears a delicate genre scene, inspired by the galant and pastoral aesthetic of the 18th century. The figures, dressed in elegant costumes and soft colors, are placed in gardens, forest clearings, or idyllic corners that evoke a world of serenity and refinement. They are images that convey romance and a nostalgic air, highly valued in classic decoration and in collecting.

The ensemble works especially well because each frame preserves its own personality, but all share the same aesthetic line, which allows them to be displayed together as a coherent series. Their presence adds a distinguished touch to any room, whether in a living room, an entry hall, or a display cabinet, and they are ideal for those seeking decorative pieces with character, history, and an artisanal finish that is difficult to find today.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XVI Style
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Title additional information
Costumbrista scenes
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
15 cm
External width
15 cm
Internal height
10 cm
Internal width
10 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
2838
Objects sold
90.27%
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