{"product_id":"antique-french-gilt-brass-circular-portrait-frame-with-ribbon-crest","title":"Antique French Gilt-Brass Circular Portrait Frame with Ribbon Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: Antique French Gilt-Brass Oval Portrait Frame with Ribbon Crest, Late 19th \/ Early 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully decorative French oval portrait frame in gilt brass, designed in a refined Louis XVI Revival taste with a prominent ribbon-and-bow crest and finely detailed foliate ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame surrounds an oval photographic portrait and features a narrow repeating leaf border around the aperture, complemented by delicate beading and an openwork crest of scrolling foliage centered by a large tied ribbon motif. The overall effect is elegant and distinctly French, balancing neoclassical symmetry with softly romantic ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original hinged easel support, allowing the frame to stand independently on a tabletop, dressing table, mantel, or desk. A small suspension ring at the back also suggests that it could alternatively be hung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surviving period photograph of a formally dressed gentleman adds considerable charm, though the frame is equally suitable for displaying another photograph, miniature, or small work on paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1890–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis XVI Revival \/ Belle Époque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval tabletop portrait frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Gilt brass or bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Metal backing and easel support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Period photographic portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries, small portrait frames became increasingly fashionable as photography entered the domestic sphere. French makers often revived decorative vocabularies from the 18th century, particularly the Louis XVI style, incorporating ribbon bows, laurel, beading, and symmetrical foliate ornament into gilt-metal frames intended for intimate family portraits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames of this type were frequently placed on dressing tables, writing desks, bedside tables, and mantelpieces, where they functioned as both personal keepsakes and decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks \/ Signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo visible maker’s mark observed in the photographs provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease add:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: ___” H × ___” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait aperture: ___” H × ___” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. The gilt surface shows expected rubbing, oxidation, darkening, fine scratches, and small areas of finish loss, particularly on raised and projecting elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glass appears intact. The reverse metal backing shows age-related oxidation and surface wear. The original easel support remains present and functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance, late 19th to early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating and French attribution are based on style, materials, construction, and visible age and should be regarded as approximate unless a maker’s mark is discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal has not been scientifically tested and is described as gilt brass or bronze based on visual examination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe identity of the gentleman in the photograph is unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50628128899327,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/45DA16D2-CDD0-490F-B1E7-FCA54FF85FF0.png?v=1791562575","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/antique-french-gilt-brass-circular-portrait-frame-with-ribbon-crest","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}