French Louis XVI-Style Gilt Picture Frame with Floral Porcelain Surround

Antique Gilt Ribbon Bow Photo Frame with Hand-Painted Roses

Such a sweet one. A square gilt frame crowned with a cast ribbon bow, with a finely reeded and leaf-cast border, surrounding a white mount painted with garlands of pink roses, green leaves and soft blue tendrils. The round aperture is ringed in gilt.

It still holds a charming sepia photograph of two little girls in ruffled bonnets, one smiling and one serious, which we have left in place. It can easily be swapped for a photograph of your own. The back is covered in green cloth with turn clips and a fold-out easel, so it stands neatly on a desk, nightstand or dressing table.

Details

Origin: France
Period: Late 19th century
Material: Gilt metal frame; porcelain mount with hand-painted roses; cloth-covered easel back
Form: Easel-back frame with round aperture and ribbon bow cresting
Approximate Measurements

Height including bow: 5.5"
Width: 4.85"
Aperture diameter: 3"

Condition

Very good antique condition with light wear to the gilding. No chips or wear to the painted mount, glass present.

A pretty, romantic frame that is ready to display just as it is.