Antique French Louis XVI Revival Picture Frame | Gilt Bronze & Ivory Toned Surround | Circa 1900 Round Aperture and Period Portrait, c. 1890–1910

Antique French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Photo Frame with Round Aperture and Period Portrait, c. 1890–1910

A classic French bow frame, and a particularly pretty one. The square gilt frame is crowned with a cast ribbon bow and laurel swags in the Louis XVI manner, the border is cast with a running leaf-and-berry band, and the circular aperture is finished with a beaded gilt bezel against a bone colored mount.

It still holds its original photograph: two little girls in matching white coats and wide-brimmed hats, standing side by side, a lovely image in its own right. We have left it in place; it lifts out easily if you would rather frame a photograph of your own. A folding easel strut at the back lets the frame stand on a desk or chest of drawers.

Bow-crested frames like this were made in Paris around the turn of the 20th century and are among the most sought-after small frames for a collected dressing table or a frame wall.

Details

Origin: France
Period: Late 19th / early 20th century
Date: Circa 1890–1910
Material: Gilt bronze
Form: Easel-back frame with round aperture and ribbon bow cresting. 
Approximate Measurements

Height: including bow: 6.25”
Width: 5.25”
Aperture diameter: 3.85”

Condition

Very good antique condition with light wear to the gilding. Glass present. The period photograph shows [light fading / foxing] consistent with age and is included as found. Easel strut works as intended.

A charming French bow frame with its original photograph, ready to display as is or with a picture of your own.