Antique Oval Studio Portrait, Early 20th Century

An evocative early 20th-century studio portrait presented in an oval tabletop frame with convex glass. The sepia-toned image shows two women, possibly a mother and daughter, captured with the quiet formality and emotional presence typical of early photographic portraiture.

Likely produced by a local french photography studio and later preserved in a gilt-tone metal-backed frame, this piece carries a strong sense of personal history. Its soft monochrome tones, aged surface, and decorative easel stand make it a charming object for collectors of antique photography, sentimental interiors, and brocante finds.

Key Features

• Origin: France 
  
• Brand: Unmarked
  
• Date: Early 20th century, circa 1920s–1930s
  
• Type: Oval studio portrait frame
  
• Material: Convex glass, photographic print, gilt-tone metal backing and easel stand
  
• Dimension: L 22 x W 15 x H 1 cm
  
• Weight: 171 g
  
• Markings: No visible maker’s mark or photographer’s label
  
• Style: Early studio photography / sentimental family portrait
  
• Format: Oval tabletop portrait with folding easel stand
  
• Condition: Antique condition with visible age patina, surface spotting, scratches. The stand is present and functional.

A quiet and atmospheric antique portrait, carrying the intimacy of a forgotten family memory and the charm of early photography.

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All our products are vintage or antique items that have been previously used and loved. As such, they may display signs of age, wear, imperfections, or minor defects that add to their unique charm and authenticity. Some items in our collection have been carefully restored or preserved, while others have been left in their original untouched condition to honor their history and character. We invite you to appreciate the stories these timeless pieces carry.