Empire diptych photo frame, gilt brass, France, early 20th c.
1 300 PLN
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This French Empire-style diptych photo frame from the early 20th century is crafted from gilded brass, distinguished by its warm, patinated gold finish. The construction features two hinged, oval frames with softly curved arms and intricate relief work. Each crest is adorned with rich ornamental scrollwork and acanthus leaves, emblematic of the Empire style's decorative vocabulary. The inner edges are enclosed by a raised decorative border, while clear glass panes protect original black-and-white photographs preserved within. The overall integrity of the frame remains untouched—authentic patina, minor rubbing, and localized traces of oxidation can be observed, particularly on the ornamental tops. Condition: very good for its age, with no signs of mechanical intervention or structural damage.This diptych frame brings with it the atmosphere of early 20th-century French refinement—when the Empire style, with its sense of order and cultivated grandeur, still set the mood in Parisian interiors. The patinated gilding quietly recounts decades gone by, and the frame seems to guard cherished portraits across generations, encased within its oval metal and glass. The decorative motifs echo the discipline and aspiration of the Napoleonic era, scaled down to the intimacy of a personal keepsake.The frame would be well-placed atop a decorative bedside table or dressing console, where its classical detailing can be appreciated up close. It pairs naturally with glass trinket boxes, cut crystal flacons, or a contemporary chest of drawers—juxtaposing tradition with modernity. Interiors with neoclassical, collectors’ eclectic or French modern character would benefit from its understated historic edge; the frame may also be styled as a delicate accent among other small antique objects and photo frames on a sideboard or personal cabinet.
DIMENSION
Height14 cm
Depth7 cm
Width16 cm
Dimension details
Width16 cm
Height14 cm
Depth7 cm
Weight1 kg
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