Photo frame, painter's palette, copper brass, France, 19th c.
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This elliptical photo frame from late 19th-century France is crafted from brass with a warm, gently matte finish. Its painter's palette shape is adorned with finely engraved details: at the top, a fortified architectural scene with towers and walls, while the sides and lower edge feature military motifs—crossed arrows, flags, and measuring instruments such as protractors and set squares. The oval photo opening (14 x 10.5 cm) is surrounded by a raised beaded border, lending depth and accentuating the central focus. The surface remains smooth, with crisp engraving lines and natural patina typical of an object over a century old. The construction includes a movable back support and a hook, allowing both standing and hanging display options. The frame is preserved in very good condition, with no damage and only minor signs of age. The frame echoes the spirit of late historicism, a period when architecture, military, and technical symbolism were recurrent themes in decorative arts. Its palette form evokes the ambience of fin de siècle artists' studios, while the engraved motifs hint at the era's fascination with discovery and engineering. The warm brass tone and subtle patina speak of the years gone by, while the frame itself remains a tangible link to the past—a silent keeper of not only photographs but also of history's trace. This piece would suit classic living rooms or studies
DIMENSION
Height21 cm
Depth15 cm
Width16 cm
Dimension details
Width16 cm
Height21 cm
Depth15 cm
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