Frame (2) - Wood - Portrait Frames
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Pair of antique oval wooden frames in a dark finish with gilded details, dating to 1900–1910, origin Italy, in good vintage condition with minor signs of age; two items with external dimensions 60×47 cm and 42×34 cm.
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PAIR OF ANTIQUE OVAL FRAMES – CARVED AND DECORATED WOOD
Description in English
Elegant pair of antique oval frames, featuring refined craftsmanship and richly ornamented details. The two frames have similar oval profiles while displaying different decorative patterns, making them particularly attractive when presented together as a pair.
Made of wood, the frames feature a deep dark-brown finish enhanced by decorative details in golden and bronze tones. The larger frame is richly decorated along the outer border with foliate and vegetal motifs, while the inner profile is embellished with a repeated geometric decoration with small gilded elements. The smaller frame features an ornamental carved inner band and a finely detailed outer border.
The oval shape, carved wooden construction and decorative workmanship are characteristic of the Eclectic/Historicist taste of the late 19th to early 20th century.
They are suitable for displaying a painting, print, engraving, antique photograph or mirror, and can also be used as independent decorative pieces in classical, elegant or vintage interiors.
Dimensions
Larger frame
* External height: 60 cm
* External width: 47 cm
* Internal height: 43 cm
* Internal width: 32 cm
Smaller frame
* External height: 42 cm
* External width: 34 cm
* Internal height: 32 cm
* Internal width: 24 cm
Condition
Good antique/vintage condition, showing normal signs of age, including minor abrasions, imperfections to the finish and small losses to the gilded decoration, all visible in the photographs. These characteristics are consistent with the age of the pieces and contribute to their authentic antique appearance.
The photographs form an integral part of the description and document the condition carefully.
A charming decorative pair, ideal for collectors, antique dealers and lovers of historic interiors.
Seller's Story
I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslatePAIR OF ANTIQUE OVAL FRAMES – CARVED AND DECORATED WOOD
Description in English
Elegant pair of antique oval frames, featuring refined craftsmanship and richly ornamented details. The two frames have similar oval profiles while displaying different decorative patterns, making them particularly attractive when presented together as a pair.
Made of wood, the frames feature a deep dark-brown finish enhanced by decorative details in golden and bronze tones. The larger frame is richly decorated along the outer border with foliate and vegetal motifs, while the inner profile is embellished with a repeated geometric decoration with small gilded elements. The smaller frame features an ornamental carved inner band and a finely detailed outer border.
The oval shape, carved wooden construction and decorative workmanship are characteristic of the Eclectic/Historicist taste of the late 19th to early 20th century.
They are suitable for displaying a painting, print, engraving, antique photograph or mirror, and can also be used as independent decorative pieces in classical, elegant or vintage interiors.
Dimensions
Larger frame
* External height: 60 cm
* External width: 47 cm
* Internal height: 43 cm
* Internal width: 32 cm
Smaller frame
* External height: 42 cm
* External width: 34 cm
* Internal height: 32 cm
* Internal width: 24 cm
Condition
Good antique/vintage condition, showing normal signs of age, including minor abrasions, imperfections to the finish and small losses to the gilded decoration, all visible in the photographs. These characteristics are consistent with the age of the pieces and contribute to their authentic antique appearance.
The photographs form an integral part of the description and document the condition carefully.
A charming decorative pair, ideal for collectors, antique dealers and lovers of historic interiors.
Seller's Story
I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Portrait Frames
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
1 cm
External width
1 cm
Internal height
1 cm
Internal width
1 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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