Frame (2) - Brass - Cornucopia

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Two Italian brass cornucopias in an antique Louis XV style (1950–1960) with a warm gold finish, external 25 × 18 cm and internal 18 × 14 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of age and imperfections.

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These two mid-20th-century Italian cornucopias, made in gilded brass, feature an exuberant design that revisits the Baroque tradition with a decorative language characteristic of postwar European taste. Their oval silhouette is framed by a profusion of scrolls, volutes, and stylized botanical motifs, crowned by an upper rocaille-inspired finial that adds height and theatricality to the ensemble.

The brass, worked with pronounced relief and warm gilding, offers a soft shine that enhances the sense of accessible luxury so typical of Italian design of the period. Although conceived as ornamental frames, they also function as autonomous decorative objects, capable of bringing a touch of classical elegance to contemporary or eclectic interiors.

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These two mid-20th-century Italian cornucopias, made in gilded brass, feature an exuberant design that revisits the Baroque tradition with a decorative language characteristic of postwar European taste. Their oval silhouette is framed by a profusion of scrolls, volutes, and stylized botanical motifs, crowned by an upper rocaille-inspired finial that adds height and theatricality to the ensemble.

The brass, worked with pronounced relief and warm gilding, offers a soft shine that enhances the sense of accessible luxury so typical of Italian design of the period. Although conceived as ornamental frames, they also function as autonomous decorative objects, capable of bringing a touch of classical elegance to contemporary or eclectic interiors.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XV Style
Title additional information
Cornucopia
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
25 cm
External width
18 cm
Internal height
18 cm
Internal width
14 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
2900
Objects sold
90.23%
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