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Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame - Napoleonic Bees C.1900
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Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame - Napoleonic Bees C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Description

A stunning shaped picture frame made from bronze and smothered in gold, beautifully cleaned and restored to it's former glory dating to c.1900.

These frames with gilded bronze Napoleonic bees are always highly sought-after and particularly hard to come by.

The frame, is lined in a deep violet coloured silk taffeta, a striking backdrop to the gilded bronze Bees. The centre has an oval glazed aperture which measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".

The frame stands on it's folding easel which also incorporates a ring for wall hanging if desired.

Excellent condition measuring 10 1/4" tall x 8" wide x 3/4" thick.

Item: 43942

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Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Gilded Bronze Picture Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA894744
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43942
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Description
A stunning shaped picture frame made from bronze and smothered in gold, beautifully cleaned and restored to it's former glory dating to c.1900.
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These frames with gilded bronze Napoleonic bees are always highly sought-after and particularly hard to come by.
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fig 1. A shield-shaped gilded bronze picture frame with a floral crest top, lined in blue textured fabric decorated with small gold bee motifs surrounding an oval portrait aperture.
fig 1. Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame - Napoleonic Bees C.1900

The frame, is lined in a deep violet coloured silk taffeta, a striking backdrop to the gilded bronze Bees. The centre has an oval glazed aperture which measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".

The frame stands on it's folding easel which also incorporates a ring for wall hanging if desired.

Excellent condition measuring 10 1/4" tall x 8" wide x 3/4" thick.

Item: 43942

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Gilded Bronze Picture Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA894744
Dealers Internal Ref
43942
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Archive I A shield-shaped gilded bronze picture frame with a floral crest top, lined in blue textured fabric decorated with small gold bee motifs surrounding an oval portrait aperture.

Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame - Napoleonic Bees c.1900

Archive II A shield-shaped gilded bronze picture frame with a floral crest top, lined in blue textured fabric decorated with small gold bee motifs surrounding an oval portrait aperture. View II
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A shield-shaped gilded bronze picture frame with a floral crest top, lined in blue textured fabric decorated with small gold bee motifs surrounding an oval portrait aperture.
Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame - Napoleonic Bees c.1900
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A shield-shaped gilded bronze picture frame with a floral crest top, lined in blue textured fabric decorated with small gold bee motifs surrounding an oval portrait aperture.
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The Empire and Empire Revival styles are defined by classical symmetry, martial symbolism, and imperial iconography such as laurels, eagles, and Napoleonic bees. Popularised in nineteenth-century France, these designs typically feature rich gilding, heavy cast bronze mounts, and architectural proportions.

Frames from this period were commonly constructed from cast brass or bronze, often treated with gilt finishing or mercury gilding (ormolu). Interiors were frequently backed with silk, moire, or velvet textiles, framed by glass to protect insert portrait photography.

Authentic period frames feature heavy weight due to solid cast bronze, sharp hand-chased metal work, and natural oxidisation or gentle wear on the gilt surface. The rear mechanisms often display period-appropriate easel stands, turned screws, and authentic fabric age consistent with turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.

Place the frame on a mantelpiece, console, or writing desk alongside minimalist contemporary art or vintage books to create a layered aesthetic. The combination of gilded bronze detail and rich silk fabric provides visual contrast within modern neutral colour palettes.

Remove surface dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid liquid metal polishes, water, or chemical cleaners, as these will strip historic gilding and cause irreversible staining to original silk textiles.
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