Maison Lartigue - Franse Rococo Revival schilderijlijst – rijkelijk geornamenteerd – ca. 1900 - H60 B48 cm - Frame - Pinewood - Louis XV

A particularly elegant French picture frame in the Rococo Revival / Louis XV Revival style, dating from around 1900.
This beautifully proportioned frame is characterized by a distinctly rich ornamentation, with floral motifs, foliage, scrolls and graceful curl ornaments. Especially the four corners are beautifully worked and together with the central ornaments at the top and bottom form a harmonious and highly decorative whole.
The design clearly harkens back to the French Louis XV and Rococo tradition, but the execution is characteristic of the revival of these styles at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.
The frame is built around a wooden profile, onto which richly worked decorative ornaments are applied, with a gold-colored finish. The warm gold tones are accentuated by darker nuances in the deeper ornaments, making the relief stand out beautifully.
A striking detail is the deep red burgundy inner edge, which forms a subtle yet rich contrast with the gilded outer frame and gives the whole an elegant, luxurious appearance.
The gilding shows a fine natural patina of age, with small variations in colour, dark accents and light signs of use. These contribute to the authentic character of the object and enhance the frame’s appearance.
On the back there is a studio/trade label reading “Maison Lartigue – Encadrements d'Art – Fait main en France – Depuis 1902”. The label is part of the object; the dating of the frame is primarily based on style, construction and execution.
The frame has an outer size of approximately 59 × 48 cm and an inner size of approximately 41.5 × 31 cm. The weight is about 2 kg.

Condition
The frame is in good antique/vintage condition, considering its age. There are small signs of aging and use, as well as natural variations in the gilding and patina. These are visible in the photos and are part of the character of the piece.
A very decorative French frame with a pronounced Belle Époque look, suitable for displaying a painting, print or mirror, but also particularly attractive as a standalone decorative object.