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Victorian Era Picture Frame, ca.1890s-1910s

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:70.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Victorian Era Picture Frame, ca.1890s-1910s
Presented in this lot is Victorian Era Picture Frame, cast metal, circa 1890s-1910s. Seen during the Renaissance era, the use of cherubs was revived during the Victorian era before going into sharp decline after World War I. This bronze coloured picture frame features cherubs amongst flora and foliate while a woman is reclining at the bottom, a folding easel stand for table top display, though can also be wall-mounted by top hole. Sliding metal backing holds picture in place. An outstanding piece of the Gilded Age. Repair observed at top right corner, no other marring noted. Area for visible art measures 4.25"W x 5.5"L, frame 9.25"W x 11"L