PHOTO FRAME IN LOUIS XVI STYLE. RENATO SALIMBENI ITALY, FLORENCE, 20TH CENTURY

A rare three-part photo frame made of gilt silver, featuring a vivid decorative accent translucent red enamel over an exquisite guilloché background. Inspired by the Louis XVI style, the frames composition is built around a central laurel wreath, complemented by ornamental ribbons, bows, and stylised foliage. The oval and round apertures on the panels are emphasised by a braided border, while the intricate relief creates a refined sense of symmetry. The architectural form and decorative design refer to late 18th-century French Neoclassicism. The reverse is lined with red silk, highlighting the finesse of execution and museum-level quality of the object. Hallmarks: 925 in an oval; Italian state assay mark “star 381 FI”; maker’s mark Renato Salimbeni, Florence. Dimensions: 27.7 × 18.3 cm (fully opened) Weight: 986 g (gross) Condition: Good. Minor signs of age, overall good condition. Provenance: Made in the jewelry workshop of Renato Salimbeni in Florence one of the leading Italian manufacturers of decorative silver objects in the second half of the 20th century.

Estimate:£668.71

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