French Art Nouveau Painted Portrait in a Louis XV Style Bronze Frame, 1900s

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French Art Nouveau–era painted portrait with Louis XV-style bronze frame, circa 1900.
Oval portrait depicting a young woman in a … Read more French Art Nouveau–era painted portrait with Louis XV-style bronze frame, circa 1900.
Oval portrait depicting a young woman in a soft, painterly manner typical of the Art Nouveau period, with flowing lines and delicate modeling.
The presence of a white dove adds a symbolic, poetic element associated with purity and harmony.
Set within an ornate Louis XV / Rococo Revival bronze frame featuring asymmetrical scrolls, floral motifs, and finely chased details.
The combination of Art Nouveau artwork with a Rococo-inspired frame reflects French decorative arts of the late 19th to early 20th century.
Good condition, with age-appropriate craquelure and minor paint loss. The bronze retains a warm, original patina. See less