Jugendstil Bohemian Wedding Keepsake Frame in Gilded Wood and Glass, 1912

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This moving reliquary frame commemorates the marriage of Alfred and Magdalena in 1912. The carved and gilded Jugendstil wooden frame … Read more This moving reliquary frame commemorates the marriage of Alfred and Magdalena in 1912. The carved and gilded Jugendstil wooden frame is graceful. Beneath the glass, a delicately touching composition displays the wedding wreath made of dried berries and flowers, and a central heart embroidered with the couple's names. In the corners, words symbolize the couple's protection. This vintage piece would be a beautiful addition to a cabinet of curiosities or a bohemian decor, a blend of personal memory and historical document.

The frame is antique, dating from 1912. The background is three-dimensional and mirrored. The gilding has a patina, and the frame shows some minor chips here and there. The botanical elements have taken on a beautiful sepia tone, and some have become detached.

44cm wide, 54cm high, 11cm deep. See less