Picture frame- Skyscraper Design - Chromed-plated brass - Picture Frame






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Original Art Deco modernist picture frame from France, dating to ca. 1930, in chrome-plated brass with a skyscraper design, size external 15.5 x 13 cm, depth 4 cm, and featuring a vintage sailor portrait.
Description from the seller
Original Art Deco Modernist Picture Frame with Faceted Glass - Chrome-Plated Brass Skyscraper Design - Including Vintage Sailor Portrait - France, ca. 1930
A beautiful and highly iconic modernist Art Deco photo frame, dating from the interbellum period (ca. 1930).
This high-quality desk frame features a striking architectural Skyscraper design, very characteristic of the French modernist movement. The frame consists of a solid, sleek chrome-plated brass base with stepped geometric side pillers that securely hold two thick plates of original glass.
As a bonus, the frame contains a original period black-and-white studio portrait postcard of a young French navy sailor in uniform. The back of the postcard reveals the classic "Carte Postale" layout from the era.
A sophisticated and authentic piece of period decor that looks fantastic on a desk, mantlepiece, or cabinet.
Product Specifications:
Period: Art Deco (1920–1940)
Country of Origin: France
Materials: Chrome-plated brass/metal, heavy glass
Condition: Good vintage condition with beautiful age-appropriate patina. The chrome plating shows some light, authentic weathering/pitting which confirms its historical age and adds character. The thick glass plates are intact, with only very minor, minimal flea bites on the edges, unseen when placed in the holders. No structural damages.
The object will be packed with the utmost care and shipped with a secure track and trace code.
Original Art Deco Modernist Picture Frame with Faceted Glass - Chrome-Plated Brass Skyscraper Design - Including Vintage Sailor Portrait - France, ca. 1930
A beautiful and highly iconic modernist Art Deco photo frame, dating from the interbellum period (ca. 1930).
This high-quality desk frame features a striking architectural Skyscraper design, very characteristic of the French modernist movement. The frame consists of a solid, sleek chrome-plated brass base with stepped geometric side pillers that securely hold two thick plates of original glass.
As a bonus, the frame contains a original period black-and-white studio portrait postcard of a young French navy sailor in uniform. The back of the postcard reveals the classic "Carte Postale" layout from the era.
A sophisticated and authentic piece of period decor that looks fantastic on a desk, mantlepiece, or cabinet.
Product Specifications:
Period: Art Deco (1920–1940)
Country of Origin: France
Materials: Chrome-plated brass/metal, heavy glass
Condition: Good vintage condition with beautiful age-appropriate patina. The chrome plating shows some light, authentic weathering/pitting which confirms its historical age and adds character. The thick glass plates are intact, with only very minor, minimal flea bites on the edges, unseen when placed in the holders. No structural damages.
The object will be packed with the utmost care and shipped with a secure track and trace code.
