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French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Double Portrait Frame with Easel Back, 19th C.

$995
£752.75
€879.73
CA$1,424.06
A$1,446.96
CHF 819.75
MX$17,605.98
NOK 9,612.22
SEK 9,664.59
DKK 6,580.89

About the Item

An elegant French Louis XVI style ormolu double portrait frame dating to the nineteenth century, nicely cast with the refined neoclassical ornament that defines the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary. Designed to display two oval portraits or photographs side by side, the frame is richly adorned with finely chased laurel wreaths, ribbon-tied garlands, scrolling acanthus foliage, and beaded borders. The composition is crowned by a fluted torch finial, symbolizing enlightenment and enduring affection, while crossed quivers and ribbon motifs at the center and base further reinforce its classical inspiration. Raised on delicately cast foliate feet, the frame possesses a beautifully balanced architectural presence that is both graceful and sophisticated. Executed in chased ormolu, the surface has developed a warm, mellow patina that beautifully accentuates the crispness of the casting and the depth of the decorative details. The restrained elegance of the ornament reflects the enduring appeal of the Louis XVI style, which experienced a remarkable revival throughout the nineteenth century among French bronziers and luxury decorative arts manufacturers. Retaining its original easel back, this refined double frame was intended to display cherished family portraits or cabinet photographs and today serves equally well as a functional picture frame or as an elegant decorative object in its own right. A fine example of nineteenth-century French ormolu work, combining neoclassical sophistication with exceptional decorative appeal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Two small original screws missing on the back plates.
  • Seller Location:
    Sleepy Hollow, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10722250913152

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