Frame - Wood, gold leaf

Elegant Antique Painting: Raised Gold Frame with Fashion Figure "La Femme Chic" (early 1900s)
A unique piece of art capable of bringing light, character and timeless Parisian charm to any room.
For sale a refined vintage furnishing element, characterized by a perfect pairing: a spectacular handcrafted gold frame and an authentic testimony to the history of French fashion.
The Protagonist: The Spectacular Gold Frame
The real strength of this piece is its magnificent and elaborate vintage frame.
Craftsmanship and Details: Made with rich floral motifs and relief scrolls that run along the entire perimeter, creating a splendid play of light and shadow.
Finish: A warm and vibrant gilding, able to capture the room’s light and immediately enhance the wall on which it is hung.
Structure: Solid, sturdy and complete with its original darkened metal hook at the top, ready to be displayed.
The Content: A Fragment of Parisian Belle Époque
Protected under the protective glass lies an authentic vintage fashion print, taken from the famous French magazine "La Femme Chic" (period 1909-1912).
The Illustration: A portrait of rare elegance showing a noblewoman on a coastal cliff, with sailboats on the horizon. She wears a sophisticated striped long dress and a majestic feathered hat, symbols of early-century luxury.
The Tailoring Detail: Bottom right there is a small technical inset showing the back of the dress, a vintage gem designed for haute bourgeois seamstresses.
Patina of Time: The light and natural bloom of the paper gives the painting that authentic lived-in flavor that no modern object can replicate.
Specifications and Conditions
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The gilding of the frame is splendid and the structure is perfectly intact. The inner print is well preserved behind glass.
Ideal for: Enhancing a classic living room, enriching a bedroom, decorating the home entrance or adding a touch of class to a boutique, fashion studio and professional offices.