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French Art Nouveau Painted Portrait in a Louis XV Style Bronze Frame, ca. 1900s
$1,186.51
£879.09
€990
CA$1,636.20
A$1,732.31
CHF 937.47
MX$20,704.24
NOK 11,685.50
SEK 10,685.98
DKK 7,541.91
About the Item
Art Nouveau–Era Painted Portrait with Bronze Louis XV Style Frame.
This elegant French wall piece dates to the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and combines an Art Nouveau–style painted portrait with a richly sculpted Louis XV / Rococo Revival bronze frame.
The oval portrait depicts a young woman rendered in a soft, painterly manner typical of the Art Nouveau period, emphasizing natural beauty, flowing lines, and a subtle sense of intimacy. The delicate modeling of the face, hair, and drapery reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the early 1900s.
The presence of a white dove, a recurring symbol in turn-of-the-century art, traditionally evokes themes of purity, inner harmony, and idealized love, reinforcing the poetic and contemplative character of the portrait.
Surrounding the painting is an ornate bronze frame executed in the Louis XV tradition, featuring asymmetrical rocaille scrolls, floral motifs, and finely chased details. The combination of an Art Nouveau artwork within a Rococo-inspired frame is characteristic of French decorative arts from the late 19th to early 20th century, when historical revival styles were frequently paired with contemporary imagery.
The bronze frame retains a warm, original patina. The painting shows age-appropriate craquelure and minor areas of paint loss, consistent with its age and contributing to its authentic period character.
A refined decorative object, well-suited for a classical interior, refined salon, bedroom, or curated gallery wall, offering both decorative presence and historical charm.
Dimensions:
Height: ca. 50 cm (19.7 in)
Width: ca. 34 cm (13.4 in)
Depth: ca. 2 cm (0.8 in)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good overall condition. Patina and gentle wear to bronze and brass. Craquelure and minor paint losses are visible on the painting.
- Seller Location:Barntrup, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4268148437952
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