Description
Today we are delighted to offer for sale a lovely antique French ormolu picture frame with a beautiful painted portrait! This exquisite 19th century frame is finely and intricately cast in gilt bronze, in the Louis XVI style that was made popular again by Empress Eugenie during the 2nd Empire in France. The frame features a top crest ribbon from which cascading flowers surround the frame and intertwine at the bottom. The frame contains a hand-painted portrait of a lovely noblewoman wearing a substantial black pearl earring and a fine and delicate lace costume. The frame can be used on a flat surface with the built-in easel and also hung on a wall with the loop on the back. In very good antique condition, with minor wear and tarnishing commensurate with age. Portrait has minor wear and crazing commensurate with age. A small treasure that will add Proustian elegance to any room in your home or business. Fresh to the market!
Dimensions:
Height: 4 3/8″
Width: 3 1/8″
RIAM Return Policy
RIAM stands behind the authenticity of our offerings and the accuracy and completeness of our descriptions. Please consider all information on tags and inspect merchandise carefully when in the shop, or review all photos and copy carefully when shopping online. Because minor imperfections from age and normal use are common with antique items, and “part swapping” or damage resulting from handling, cleaning, or attempted repairs is not uncommon, ALL SALES ARE CONSIDERED FINAL unless verifiable proof of significant misrepresentation is provided by the buyer. Under certain circumstances, some RIAM sellers will consider return requests for reasons including “didn’t fit” or “just didn’t like it”, however the decision to accept a return is entirely at each RIAM seller’s discretion. Depending on circumstances, authorized returns may require a restocking fee of up to 18% and in any case must come back exactly as sold. It is best to inquire about possible return options for any particular item before making your purchase.
