Photo Frame Millefiori, black, glass, brass, Italy, early 20th century
1 116 PLN
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This miniature Italian photo frame, crafted using the millefiori mosaic technique, is a distinctive example of early 20th-century artistic craftsmanship from Venice or Murano—renowned centers of glassmaking. The rectangular form, measuring 6 cm in height and 4.8 cm in width, features an oval photo window (3.5 × 4.5 cm) beneath a slightly convex glass pane. The structure is formed from gold-toned brass, its surface adorned with a meticulous mosaic of tiny glass tesserae, hand-set in floral motifs. Dominant colors include black, yellow, red, white, and green, with a geometric orange-and-white border completing the composition. Two small, rounded feet—also decorated with mosaic—support the frame, and a movable support on the back allows for tabletop display. There are no visible signs of damage, loss, or restoration; the piece is in very good, collectible condition.This frame captures the intimacy of a bygone era, where miniature glass pieces form a vivid garden against the lustrous brass. Millefiori—'a thousand flowers'—speaks of the Italian reverence for detail and the tradition of preserving personal memories in compact, light-filled objects. Each segment of the mosaic seems to whisper stories of old boudoirs and writing desks, where a treasured photograph in a jewel-like frame evoked Mediterranean gardens and the quiet luxury of daily rituals.The frame may be placed on a marble-topped desk in an eclectic chic interior, enlivening a composition of antique pens and leather notebooks with a subtle note of luxury. In a bedroom or dressing area, it would sit gracefully on a vanity table among vintage perfume bottles and silk cases
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Height6 cm
Length4.8 cm
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Length4.8 cm
Height6 cm
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