Frame (2)- Louis XVI - Brass, Crystal - Dorados in Ormolú style

Elegant pair of photo frames belonging to the 19th-century French decorative tradition, inspired by the Louis XVI and Empire styles. These refined pieces stand out for the sobriety of their architectural lines and for the delicacy of their decorations in ormolu gold-bronze gilt brass, a resource widely appreciated in the decorative arts of the era. The frames present a rectangular structure of beveled glass, whose transparency and simplicity allow the images or miniatures to be displayed to best effect. The decoration concentrates on the upper mounts, formed by fine pierced applications of neoclassical inspiration. One features a composition of acanthus leaves and stylized scrolls, while the other incorporates interlaced ribbons and ornamental motifs inspired by the decorative repertoires of the Louis XVI period. Both pieces rest on small spherical supports of golden brass that provide stability and elegance. The ormolu gilding preserves an attractive warm tone that harmoniously contrasts with the transparency of the glass and lends a distinguished aristocratic character to the set. The combination of bevelled glass and gilded ornamentation reflects the refined taste of bourgeois and aristocratic interiors of the 19th century, with objects conceived both for displaying family portraits and for decorating dressing tables, desks, and drawing rooms. Condition: good overall, with wear, small oxidations and signs of use consistent with their age. The brass retains a beautiful antique patina and the decorative elements maintain good definition and aesthetic presence. Pieces of great decorative and collector charm, representative of 19th-century French neoclassical elegance. Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

Estimate:£126.73

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