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Pair of Italian silver picture frames in the Art Nouveau style

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of Italian silver picture frames in the Art Nouveau style
Italian, 20th Century
Height 24cm, width 20cm, depth 4cm, depth when open 16cm

The elegant frames in this pair are crafted in the Art Nouveau style. Each frame features an ebonised wood body, the front face of which is adorned with an elaborate silver mount moulded with wood grain patterns overset with embossed flowers and scrolling, foliate forms. The frames are supported by easel backings. The silver is marked with Italian silver marks, with Ancona as the assay office.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Ebonised wood, silver.
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau
Dealer Reference #:	16925b
Incollect Reference #:	541541

Dimensions

W.	7.87 in;	H.	9.45 in;
W.	20 cm;	H.	24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.