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

A particularly elegant French picture frame in the Rococo / Louis XV style, dating from around 1900.
This beautifully proportioned frame is characterized by a distinctly rich ornamentation, with floral motifs, foliage, volutes and graceful scrollwork. Especially the four corners are exceptionally well executed and together with the central ornaments at the top and bottom form a harmonious and strongly 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 on which richly worked decorative ornamentation has been applied, with a gold-colored finish. The warm gold tones are accentuated by dark nuances in the deeper ornaments, making the relief come into its own particularly beautifully.
A striking detail is the deep red Bordeaux inner border, 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 antique patina, with small variations in color, dark accents and light signs of wear. These contribute to the authentic character of the object and enhance the frame’s appearance.
At the rear there is an atelier/trade label bearing the inscription “Maison Lartigue – Encadrements d'Art – Fait main en France – Depuis 1902”. The label is shown as part of the object; the dating of the frame is primarily based on style, construction and execution.
The frame has external dimensions of approximately 59 × 48 cm and internal dimensions 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 age 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 object.
A very decorative French frame with a pronounced Belle Époque appearance, suitable for presenting a painting, print or mirror, but also particularly attractive as an independent decorative object.