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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Silver & Gold / Frame- Louis XVI - Silver
Refined desktop photo frame made of silver from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the elegance and decorative balance characteristic of the French Louis XVI style. Its oval shape and delicate adornments evoke the neoclassical models that enjoyed great popularity in 18th-century decorative arts and which continued to be reinterpreted by contemporary high jewelry and silverware. The piece features a fine perimeter frame decorated with delicate vegetal motifs and beaded moldings, executed with great precision. At the top stands an elegant ornamental finial composed of scrolls, leaves, and a central heraldic-inspired cartouche, a decorative resource closely associated with the Louis XVI repertoire. The composition is completed with two stylized curved supports that provide stability and enhance its distinguished appearance. The polished silver surface offers a soft, elegant shine that highlights the quality of the reliefs and the fineness of the ornamental details. The harmony of its proportions, together with the sobriety of the decoration, reflects the classic, refined taste that characterizes this style. Designed for displaying portraits, miniatures, or family photographs, it constitutes a decorative piece of great appeal for desks, dressers, display cabinets, or vanity tables. Its timeless aesthetics allow it to fit both classical environments and more eclectic and sophisticated interiors. Condition: very good overall, with only very slight signs of use consistent with its age. It preserves an excellent decorative appearance and an attractive presence thanks to the quality of the silver and the clarity of its reliefs. A piece of great elegance, representative of decorative silverware and jewelry from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the aristocratic French models of the Louis XVI style. Certified shipping and good packaging.
Estimate:£257.13
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