Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval

Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval

€69,99
€69,99
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Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
  • Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval
Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval

Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval

€69,99
€69,99

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Old oval bas-relief, presented under domed glass in a blackened wooden frame with visible gilded trim. The relief scene depicts a religious group composed of three figures: a seated woman holding a child on her lap, accompanied by a bearded man reading or holding a book, both with halos, evoking iconography of the Holy Family.

The bas-relief work is finely detailed, with distinct drapery on the clothing and a slightly raised composition, typical of 19th-century productions. The ensemble is protected by domed glass, characteristic of Napoleon III frames, and encircled by a gilded border. The main hue of the bas-relief is ivory or matte white, contrasting with the deep black of the frame.

The frame, with a rounded section, shows a visible crack on the lower part, without affecting the stability of the whole. A slight patina is observable on the blackened wood, indicative of the object's age. No text or signature is visible on the presented face.

This type of religious bas-relief under domed glass was common in bourgeois interiors of the 19th century, serving as a devotional object or wall decoration. The iconography, technique, and presentation are typical of the Napoleon III period.

The mounting is original and antique, with the visible elements well-fitted inside the frame. The central relief has no added coloration, maintaining a sober and elegant monochrome appearance.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Presence of a crack on the frame, signs of wear and patina consistent with age. The domed glass appears intact on the visible side, the bas-relief shows no apparent breakage on the area shown.

Did you know? Oval frames with domed glass were highly prized during the Second Empire (circa 1850-1880) for presenting photographic portraits or religious reliefs, their shape better protecting fragile works from dust and shocks.

AFW Reassurance: Careful packaging, fast shipping, and guaranteed tracking. Professional seller specializing in antique objects and period decoration.

Keywords: religious bas-relief, Napoleon III frame, 19th-century domed glass, blackened wood frame, old oval frame, antique wall decoration, Holy Family relief, old religious art, antique wall plaque, French Victorian frame, religious under glass, old spiritual decor

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