Art Deco Jugendstil Wrought Iron Frame, 1920

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A rare wrought-iron frame in the Jugendstil/Art Deco style, dating to circa 1920. The frame is rectangular with a decorative … Read more A rare wrought-iron frame in the Jugendstil/Art Deco style, dating to circa 1920. The frame is rectangular with a decorative crest of scrolling ironwork and a central textured plaque at the top. The metal has a dark, aged surface.

A soft-focus portrait of a seated child is currently fitted inside and is included with the frame; the value of the offer is based solely on the frame itself. The portrait bears a signature in the lower right.

Frames of this type were produced in the 1920s as decorative wall pieces, combining the organic scrollwork of the Jugendstil with the more geometric tendencies of Art Deco. The wrought-iron construction and the distinctive crest make this an uncommon example.
Origin: Europe (Germany or Austria likely)

Date: Circa 1920

Materials: Wrought iron

Condition: As shown; age-related wear consistent with the period

Dimensions: 48 × 32 cm (18.9 × 12.6 in.) See less