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Oval wooden olive-wood photo frame carved in a fan shape with a rotating base, Sorrento
This elegant fan-shaped photo frame was made in Sorrento at the end of the 19th century, using the prized local olive wood. Sorrento was renowned for its artisanal woodcarving tradition, particularly for producing finely crafted decorative objects intended for the Grand Tour market. The fan design with rotating arms allowed several family photographs to be displayed simultaneously, combining practicality with the aesthetic refinement typical of the era.
These frames are especially sought after by collectors of 19th-century Italian craftsmanship and by enthusiasts of items tied to the Sorrentine tradition. Their charm lies in the superb mastery of olive wood carving, a precious material that gives warmth and a unique character to the piece, and in the sentimental function of preserving family memories. They represent a perfect example of how Sorrentine craftsmanship blended technical skill and artistic sensibility to create furnishings of great historical and decorative value.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateOval wooden olive-wood photo frame carved in a fan shape with a rotating base, Sorrento
This elegant fan-shaped photo frame was made in Sorrento at the end of the 19th century, using the prized local olive wood. Sorrento was renowned for its artisanal woodcarving tradition, particularly for producing finely crafted decorative objects intended for the Grand Tour market. The fan design with rotating arms allowed several family photographs to be displayed simultaneously, combining practicality with the aesthetic refinement typical of the era.
These frames are especially sought after by collectors of 19th-century Italian craftsmanship and by enthusiasts of items tied to the Sorrentine tradition. Their charm lies in the superb mastery of olive wood carving, a precious material that gives warmth and a unique character to the piece, and in the sentimental function of preserving family memories. They represent a perfect example of how Sorrentine craftsmanship blended technical skill and artistic sensibility to create furnishings of great historical and decorative value.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
700 g
Wood type
Olive
Specific region of origin
Sorrento
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
47 cm
External width
20 cm
Internal height
47 cm
Internal width
20 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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