An evocative, substantial pair of mid-20th-century Spanish Rococo Revival openwork wall plaques. Each piece centers an exquisite narrative vignette showcasing classical courting couples in lush, romantic pastoral landscapes, rendered faithfully in the grand tradition of Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Suspended within an intricate web of heavy, sweeping scrollwork, these grand statement pieces bring a moody, formal presence and an air of old-world theatricality to a collected interior.
The main central scenes are beautifully mirrored by four coordinating miniature porcelain cameos nestled gracefully into the perimeter of the scrolling borders. Strikingly presented together, the alternating narrative scenes offer a beautifully balanced visual symmetry. The reverse reveals the authentic casting process, complete with integrated hanging rings designed for seamless vertical mounting.
Antique Attributes & Characteristics
• Era: Mid-20th Century (Rococo Revival Style)
• Origin: Spain
• Dimensions: Approximately 15 inches high by 14 inches wide (Each)
• Material Composition: Heavy openwork cast-metal frames finished in a deeply patinated, aged gold gilt, highlighting hand-painted porcelain insert plaques.
• Condition Notes: Magnificently preserved and structurally robust. As unique pieces of a historic nature, gentle imperfections and subtle variations in the gilt patina may be present. These light signs of passing eras are not flaws; rather, they add an irreplaceable historic charm, storytelling allure, and authentic character to the set.
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• Note: The dark metal display stand pictured is a photography prop and is not included in this listing.
$265.00
An evocative, substantial pair of mid-20th-century Spanish Rococo Revival openwork wall plaques. Each piece centers an e...