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November 07 Auction

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689. An Elegant Standing Ormolu Picture Frame

An elegant standing ormolu picture frame, 6-3/4" square in shape plus a top ornament of a ribbon bow and floral sprigs, 1"H. The frame has a hinged leg at the back for standing and a ring for hanging. Inside the frame is an ivory silk mat embroidered with metallic threads and further embellished with tiny seed pearls and gold beads and turquoise cabachon beads. The pearls and turquoise beads may be made of glass. There is a gilt metal inner rim surrounding the picture opening in which is contained a color reproduction of a Madonna and Child painted by Murillo. The glass covers the picture and the matting to the outer frame.



200/300   Sold $207.00
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