Picture frame - Bronze, Glass - Louis XVI photo frame

This object is an antique, gilt French photo frame in Louis XVI style with an inlaid miniature portrait.

Characteristics of the object

• The frame: It is a square model of gilt metal (ormolu or dore bronze). The top is decorated with an openwork bow and laurel wreath motif, typical of French Neoclassical designs.
• The interior: The portrait is housed in an oval cutout with a fabric or paper mat. The four corners of the frame are adorned with detailed metal appliqués (garlands/bows).
• The portrait: It shows a miniature image of a lady from the 18th or 19th century, often inspired by classical paintings by artists such as Élisabeth Vigée-Le Brun. She wears a large, fashionable hat of the period (possibly a picture hat or Gainsborough hat).