{"product_id":"bas-relief-ancien-sous-verre-cadre-bois-noirci-style-xixe-religieux-ovale","title":"Antique bas-relief under glass in a blackened wooden frame, 19th-century style, religious, oval","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Careful packaging, fast shipping, and guaranteed tracking. Professional seller specializing in antique objects and period decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54427827011911,"sku":"52798-06a65ac4-b9c7-436d-a9f4-626840c5fd86-PA17.53","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_bf3526c6-d3aa-40f1-a3e0-c93eb5b4a90b.jpg?v=1785046083","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bas-relief-ancien-sous-verre-cadre-bois-noirci-style-xixe-religieux-ovale","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}