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Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Picture Frame Hand Painted Mary Ruthven Van Dyck
Exquisite antique French gilt metal picture frame from the 19th century, crafted in the elegant Louis XVI Revival style and featuring a beautifully hand-painted portrait of Mary Ruthven, Lady Van Dyck, wife of the celebrated Flemish Baroque painter Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641).
The portrait is a finely executed hand-painted interpretation after the famous painting of Mary Ruthven by Anthony van Dyck, dating to circa 1640. The original masterpiece is preserved in the collection of the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, Spain.
The delicate portrait depicts Mary Ruthven wearing an elegant historical dress, with beautifully arranged hair, refined facial features and carefully painted details. The painting retains its attractive colors and delicate artistic character.
The reverse retains an old handwritten identification label reading \"Gattin von Maler Van Dyck\", meaning \"Wife of the painter Van Dyck\" in German.
Exquisite French Louis XVI Revival Gilt Frame
The magnificent gilt metal frame is richly embellished with intricate openwork ornamentation in the elegant Louis XVI Revival style.
Its elaborate design features graceful scrolling volutes, finely detailed foliage, raised floral motifs, richly sculpted ornamental elements and beautifully balanced symmetrical decorations. The delicate pierced metalwork and elaborate gilt decoration create an exceptionally elegant appearance, making the frame a remarkable decorative piece in its own right.
The oval portrait is surrounded by a finely decorated gilt border that beautifully complements the elaborate ornamental frame.
The reverse features a dark blue fabric-covered backing, a folding metal easel stand for tabletop display and a metal hanging ring for wall mounting. The frame can be displayed either freestanding or hung on a wall.
A beautiful example of 19th-century French-style decorative craftsmanship, combining a historical hand-painted portrait after Anthony van Dyck with an exceptionally ornate gilt frame. An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of antique French picture frames, Louis XVI Revival decorative arts, Old Master portraiture and historical portraits.
Item Details
Type: Antique Gilt Picture Frame with Hand-Painted Portrait
Portrait Subject: Mary Ruthven, Lady Van Dyck
Painting: After Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641)
Original Composition: Circa 1640, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid
Origin: Attributed to France
Period: 19th Century
Style: Louis XVI Revival / Victorian
Material: Gilt Metal
Shape: Oval
Decoration: Ornate Openwork, Floral Motifs and Scrollwork
Portrait: Hand-Painted
Backing: Dark Blue Fabric
Display: Folding Metal Easel Stand and Hanging Ring
Dimensions
Overall Frame: 85 x 65 mm (3.35 x 2.56 inches)
Portrait: 50 x 35 mm (1.97 x 1.38 inches)
Condition
Beautiful antique condition with well-preserved gilt metal finish and exquisite openwork ornamentation in the Louis XVI Revival style. The intricate floral motifs, elegant scrollwork and finely detailed decorative elements are beautifully preserved.
The hand-painted portrait of Mary Ruthven, Lady Van Dyck, retains its lovely colors and delicate painted details. The dark blue fabric-covered backing, folding metal easel stand and hanging ring are all present.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Important Note About Photographs
Photographs were taken under bright lighting to highlight the fine decorative details. Colors and appearance may vary slightly from how the item looks in person under natural lighting.
Shipping Information
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