Superb Antique French Repoussé Mirror Picture Frame 28" x 17" v Arts & Crafts

Description: A SUPERB ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEAN III PICTURE FRAME / MIRROR ~ ... a fabulous & elaborate antique picture frame/mirror with a wonderful ancient Gallic quality, Napolean III in style, uber-French in design ~ Measuring approx 28" by 17 & 1/4" (External) ~ Sight size OR Mirror size is 11 & 1/2" by 7 & 7/8" ~ ... it's difficult to take decent photos of mirrors or frames with any sort of glass, mirrored glass which is naturally reflective and can suck the light out of a photograph (see photo 19) even at a 45-degree angle & so I have used brown wrapping paper in some of the pictures to reduce any glare & tried to illustrate the beauty of the border design here, photos were taken on a dull day, so please bear this in ... CONT: PLEASE SEE IN THE MAIN LISTING BELOW FOR the FULL DESCRIPTION ~ Superb Antique French 28" x 17" Arts & Crafts Repousse Mirror Picture Frame Superb Antique French 28" by 17 & 1/4" (External) v Arts & Crafts / Napoleon III / Repousse / Mirror / Picture Frame ... Click images to enlarge Description A SUPERB ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEAN III PICTURE FRAME / MIRROR ~ ... this is a fabulous & elaborate antique picture frame/mirror with a wonderful ancient Gallic quality, Napoleon III I would say in style, so French in design ~ glass & backing is available if you do not wish to utilise as a mirror ~ Measuring approximately 28" by 17 & 1/4" (External) ~ Sight size OR Mirror size is 11 & 1/2" by 7 & 7/8" ~ ... it's difficult to take decent photos of mirrors or frames with any sort of glass, mirrored glass which is naturally reflective and can suck the light out of a photograph (see photo 19) even at a 45-degree angle & so I have used brown wrapping paper in some of the pictures to reduce any glare & tried to illustrate the beauty of the border design here, photos were taken on a dull day, so please bear this in mind when looking at the photos ~ ... what we have is an extraordinary border design of elaborate brass coverings of various foliate & classical shapes including a wonderful mirror-backed crest, this sophisticated metalwork is known (in France) as Repoussé & dates back to pre-historic times, the thin metal, in this case brass, is fixed in place with a plethora of tiny pins, it must have taken an absolute age to achieve ~ ... dating at a guess to the late 1800s this is a fabulous mirror cum picture frame, I've only had a few of these in the past & I found each of them in France & so I am guessing that this one is also à la Française, it certainly has more than a bit of a Gallic kick ~ ... the mirror, in my opinion, is not in the greatest condition, I've seen lots better, it is showing its age & has several age-related speckles & so I see this piece as perhaps currently more of a frame than a mirror, you may wish to keep it a mirror as it was originally intended OR convert it simply to a frame ~ ... entirely built by hand the term for the brasswork is repoussé & as an art form dates back to prehistoric times, the brass is worked from the back & so repoussé means literally 'pushed up' & there are a myriad of tiny brass pins holding everything in place &, again it seems that all are in place, amazing when you consider the age & the fact that everything is done by hand, must have taken an age, sheer labour of love ~ ... a fabulous frame, wonderful design with a nod to many an art movement of the past, Nouveau, Deco, Arts & Crafts even Carolingian Art all come to my mind & also bring thoughts of heraldry & the French Dauphins of old, think of good old Charlemagne ~ This frame will suit a special picture OR perhaps an image of a loved one, it is certainly, a frame to grace any wall ~ Thank you for looking ~ If you have any questions please ask ~ Condition In Very Good condition, especially given the age; the brass has dulled with age, I haven't attempted to clean in any way 'to clean OR not to clean, that is the question but I suspect it may come up a treat with the right chemicals, the mirror is also quite dull & there are foxing type speckles dotted around, the mirror itself is bevelled & I would think original but despite this, you may wish, if you were to use this primarily as a mirror you may wish to source a new mirror glass, which is easy to source & certainly not expensive in my experience ~ the brass has naturally dulled over the years but happily I can't see any missing pieces OR any missing brass pins OR in fact any major losses; perhaps with the odd minor age commensurate ding here & there, but in truth, nothing particularly noteworthy ~ Super strong corners ~ Age commensurate wear ~ With NO major damages OR losses ~ Please refer to the photographs ~ They accurately represent the very good antique condition ~ Any significant damages OR losses are always shown in the photos ... For clients in the U.S., Canada & Australia ... we are more than happy to combine shipping for multiple items, buy your frames & then once finished request a fresh shipping quote, alternatively, go ahead & pay for your frames including the shipping & we will give a full refund of the difference via eBay once all of the frames have been wrapped, weighed & measured, it is not possible to know the exact postage costs until this is done ~ however, rest assured, it is never our intention to profit on the shipping ~ Customers lucky enough to be living in the extremities of the U.K., such as the Highlands & Islands or Cornwall or on an Island, IOM, IOW, Scilly Isles, Channel Islands etc, or Northern Ireland, please note that shipping may cost a bit extra, please get in touch for an estimated quote before bidding, Thank You ~ Some useful info ... ... at bluehorsefinearts, we try to find the most interesting frames we possibly can, not just frames of excellent design & quality but also beguiling, captivating frames that are quirky & have that extra bit of character ~ be they Contemporary OR classic Oak, OR ostentatious Louis XV / Napoleon III / Italian Rococo / Polychrome gilded frames OR glamorous Art-Deco pieces OR incredible carved Arts & Crafts one-offs ~ Finding the frames is the hard bit, I wear a lot of tyre tread & shoe leather on my travels & I reject 99% of the frames that I see based on design OR condition, not to mention price ~ Many of the 'high-end' Interiors glossy magazines World of Interiors / Architectural Digest / Elle Decoration et al, have been promoting antique frame ‘feature-walls’ for many years now has been a popular decorator's trend, after all, "Without the right frame, Art is lost" ~ *A group of frames on a wall can be a great conversation starter & so we aim to bring as many quirky, top-notch antique & repro frames onto eBay at any one time to present plenty of options ~ ** All of our antique frames will have some form of age commensurate wear, most of our frames are not reproductions & so there will be slight imperfections e.g., the odd ding OR light scratch etc, after all, this is the very essence of owning an antique frame ~ Please, always refer to the detailed photos, they are an accurate reflection of the antique condition ~ *** Each frame has been carefully stripped down of its backing & cleaned using professional materials - The back of the frame is then meticulously tidied of any loose impediments, nails, splinters, dust, glass OR any other abrasions ~ Where necessary, the border is then treated with a high-quality bees-wax and buffed vigorously, giving the wood a fresh lustre and sheen leaving you the customer with what is effectively a moderately refurbished frame ~ Some frames, depending on size, may be available with old glass & a backing so please enquire about this before we ship ~ *** We can combine shipping whenever possible, we are happy to combine shipping for multiple frames, simply buy your frames & then once done, request a new shipping quote, alternatively, pay for your frames including the shipping & we will give a full refund via eBay once your frames are wrapped, weighed & measured ~ *** New stock is listed every week ~ *** Any easels/props used in the photos are not included in the sale ~ *** Rebate/Rabbet dimensions represent the size of artwork OR mirror that the frame will hold ~ *** Unless mentioned in the above description this frame will not have glass ORa backing ~ New glass, however, OR distressed mirror glass can easily be sourced from a local glazier/picture framer & will cost in most cases no more than a few pounds ~ I do, however, keep a large stock of antique glass ~ should you wish to drop by our location in the North-West of England & collect a piece ~ please DM for details ~ TOM We are Bluehorse154 & morethanjustjo on I N S T A G R A M *** The enjoyment of a treasured painting is linked to how the artwork is presented ~ Top art galleries have always known this ~ It is a proven principle adopted in private & public collections all over the world ~ In choosing an original antique frame you are showing sound aesthetic judgement ~ It is incredible how powerfully a tasteful frame can influence our perception & enjoyment of a photo OR painting ~ The union of picture & frame jointly should be harmonious, amplifying & heightening the visual impact for you the viewer ~ PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ANTIQUE PICTURE FRAMES ON eBay ~ THANK YOU! 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Price: 275 GBP

Location: Lytham St. Annes

End Time: 2024-12-15T16:21:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 82.83 GBP