ASSORTED STYLIZED MINIATURE PICTURE FRAMES, LOT OF NINE
ASSORTED STYLIZED MINIATURE PICTURE FRAMES, LOT OF NINE, various forms including oval, circular, and square, comprising eight metal examples, including eight examples of cast and stamped brass, remaining example of iron with bronze finish, various scroll patterns, one example with a bamboo rim and dragonfly, one example with cast scrolls and a cherub, marked on back of stand support "BIORMOLU 24K GOLD PLATE"; eight examples fitted with a stand-up support mechanism, six examples fitted with a colorless glass pane. Late 19th/first half 20th century. 3 1/2" to 9 1/4" HOA.
Provenance:
From a West Virginia private collection.
Condition Report: Very good overall condition with expected wear, some scattered imperfections, cherub example with a scroll repair, bronze finish example with a loss to a top scroll, one example lacking stand-up support mechanism.
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ASSORTED STYLIZED MINIATURE PICTURE FRAMES, LOT OF NINE, various forms including oval, circular, and square, comprising eight metal examples, including eight examples of cast and stamped brass, remaining example of iron with bronze finish, various scroll patterns, one example with a bamboo rim and dragonfly, one example with cast scrolls and a cherub, marked on back of stand support "BIORMOLU 24K GOLD PLATE"; eight examples fitted with a stand-up support mechanism, six examples fitted with a colorless glass pane. Late 19th/first half 20th century. 3 1/2" to 9 1/4" HOA.
Provenance:
From a West Virginia private collection.
Condition Report: Very good overall condition with expected wear, some scattered imperfections, cherub example with a scroll repair, bronze finish example with a loss to a top scroll, one example lacking stand-up support mechanism.