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Gilt bronze photo frame, featuring a figurative decoration in the Romantic taste of the late 19th century.

The mount consists of an pearl-edged oval cartouche, surmounted by a stylized drapery motif and flanked by a winged cherub holding a garland or a ribbon.

The base, richly decorated, depicts a stylized boat sailing on waves, enriched with floral motifs and scrollwork. The pedestal rests on four feet with rocaille decoration.

French workmanship from the late 19th century.

External dimensions: 17 cm x 26 cm
Internal dimensions: 8 cm x 10 cm (The photo appears oval but the photo opening is rectangular.)

Cadre photo en bronze doré, présentant un décor figuratif dans le goût romantique de la fin du XIXᵉ siècle. La monture est formée d’un cartouche ovale perlé, surmonté d’un motif de draperie stylisée et flanqué d’un angelot ailé tenant une guirlande ou un ruban.

La base, largement décorée, représente un bateau stylisé voguant sur des vagues, enrichi de motifs floraux et de rinceaux. Le piètement repose sur quatre pieds mouvementés à décor rocaille.

Travail français de la fin du XIXème siècle.

Dimensions externes: 17cm x 26cm
Dimensions internes: 8cm x 10cm (La photo apparaitre en ovale mais l'emplacement pour la photo est rectangulaire.)

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Picture frame - Gilt bronze - 17cm x 26cm

France Rococo  - 1850-1900

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French gilded bronze photo frame in an antique Rococo design from the late 19th century (c. 1850–1900), with an oval beaded cartouche surmounted by drapery and a winged cherub, standing on a rocaille base; external 17 × 26 cm, internal 8 × 10 cm, in excellent condition.

Picture frame - Gilt bronze - 17cm x 26cm

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French gilded bronze photo frame in an antique Rococo design from the late 19th century (c. 1850–1900), with an oval beaded cartouche surmounted by drapery and a winged cherub, standing on a rocaille base; external 17 × 26 cm, internal 8 × 10 cm, in excellent condition.

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