{"product_id":"french-antique-ornate-frame-19th-century-louis-xv-style","title":"French Antique Ornate Frame, 19th Century Louis XV Style 25.2\" x 21.3\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA richly decorated French antique frame dating from the second half of the 19th century, designed in the Louis XV taste with scrolling foliage, flowers and delicate trelliswork.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe frame is constructed from wood with applied moulded stucco or composition ornament. Its elaborate Rococo-inspired decoration surrounds a generous 50 × 40 cm opening, with repeating floral motifs, curling leaves and pierced-looking lattice details creating considerable depth across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eParticularly attractive is the frame's beautifully aged finish. Muted green-grey and darkened tones sit alongside traces of warmer gilt and bronze colouring on the raised decoration, highlighting the relief of the moulding. The resulting surface has developed naturally over many years and gives the frame a wonderfully decorative presence without the brightness of a newly gilded example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe ornament and construction are characteristic of the 19th-century French revival of Louis XV and Rococo designs, particularly those produced during the latter half of the century. Its substantial proportions make it suitable for framing an oil painting, portrait or other artwork, while it would also make an impressive decorative frame for a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe frame remains highly decorative despite its age-related wear. There is extensive fine cracking to the applied stucco decoration, together with areas of loss, most noticeably along the lower edge and at some of the corners. There are further knocks, rubbing and variations to the aged surface throughout. These have been left untouched and form part of the character of the piece. Please refer closely to the photographs for the condition and surviving decorative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond half of the 19th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWood, stucco\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIts aged patina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFrench Antique Ornate Frame Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight (inside): 19.7” \/ 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth (inside): 15.8” \/ 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight (outside): 25.2” \/ 64cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth (outside): 21.3” \/ 54cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDepth: 1.6\" \/ 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWeight: 4.4 lbs \/ 2kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCondition: In good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. There is widespread fine cracking to the applied stucco\/composition decoration, together with areas of loss, most noticeably along the lower edge and around some corners. The aged surface shows rubbing, knocks and variations in colour, with remnants of the original gilt\/bronze finish visible across the raised decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWe have more art studio pieces for sale \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/collections\/art-and-art-studio\" title=\"Art \u0026amp; art studio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Maison de Belasyse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59525691375961,"sku":"848","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/848a-french-antique-ornate-frame-19th-century-louis-xv-style_448fecf4-088b-4421-9bd0-c8f477039a63.jpg?v=1790009301","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/fr\/products\/french-antique-ornate-frame-19th-century-louis-xv-style","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}