Relief, Madonna Addolorata - 23 cm - Bronze

Elegant French decorative plaque from the second half of the 19th century, cast in bronze/brass in the Napoleon III style.
The plaque features a central medallion with a veiled female profile, inspired by Renaissance models, surrounded by a rich Rocaille frame with leaves and ornamental volutes.
This type of mount was used as a decorative central element on fine furniture (chests of drawers, coffers, or armoires) during the Napoleon III period.
The casting is of good quality with a very pronounced three-dimensional relief, which gives great depth and decorative presence.

DETAILS
Material
Bronze / brass cast
Period
XIX century (circa 1860–1890)
Origin
France
Dimensions
Height: 23 cm
Width: 21 cm
Thickness: about 1.5 – 3 cm
Relief
Top leaf: about 3 cm
Central figure: about 2 cm
Weight
1.6 kg

CONDITIONS
Good condition for its age.
Original patina with slight natural green oxidation (verdigris) visible on the central figure, typical of old bronze or brass objects.
The back shows original threaded holes used for mounting on furniture.

NOTE
Probable central decorative plaque for a French piece of furniture from the Napoleon III period.
Thanks to the quality of the casting and the very deep relief, the object possesses a notable decorative presence.