Antique mini gilded frame - Belle Époque

Antique French Miniature Photo Frame – Parisian Portrait

Step into a bygone era with this exquisite antique French miniature photo frame, featuring an original black-and-white portrait of two children. This delicate late 19th to early 20th-century frame is crafted from gilded metal or brass and is topped with an elegant bow motif, a design element often associated with Louis XVI revival and Belle Époque styles.

Details:

• Origin: France

• Maker: Marked Photographie Gouraud, 12 Rue des Batignolles, Paris

• Material: Gilded metal/brass with convex glass

• Design Style/Period: Louis XVI Revival, Belle Époque

• Motifs: Bow crest, twisted rope border, floral details

• Dimensions: 2 14/16” x 2 6/16”

• Condition: Naturally aged patina with some wear to the metal, light surface marks on the photograph, and minor oxidation on the back, consistent with age

A beautiful example of Louis XVI revival design, this frame features a bow crest and twisted rope border, both hallmarks of 19th-century neoclassical ornamentation. While bows and ribbons were common in decorative arts of the era, the floral detailing within the bow is a rarer feature, blending Belle Époque elegance with a more romantic interpretation of neoclassical design. Perfect for displaying on a vanity, writing desk, or gallery wall, this piece embodies the refined charm of turn-of-the-century Parisian décor.