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Antique AMW 24K Gold Plate Rhinestone Picture Frame Cherub Lady Bouguereau 3x3
Item Description
Up for sale is a stunning, pristine-condition antique Gilded Age / Art Nouveau miniature picture frame manufactured by the renowned Art Metal Works (A.M.W.) of Newark, New Jersey, dating back to the early 1900s.
This heavy-weighted vanity frame features a breathtaking, intricate border encrusted with original rhinestone crystals. The entire piece boasts its original, deep yellow gold finish, clearly stamped on the reverse: "GUARANTEED 24K GOLD PLATE" alongside the authentic "A.M.W." maker's mark.
Key Features & Condition:
• Manufacturer: Art Metal Works Thick, heavy 24K gold-plated cast metal with a pave crystal/rhinestone border.
• Artwork: Original Bouguereau "Girl and Cherub" miniature insert.
• Versatile Display: Features its original dual-function backing—equipped with both a sturdy fold-out easel leg for tabletop display and a top loop for wall hanging.
• Dimensions: Approximately 3 inches x 3 inches.
• Condition Report: Outstanding antique condition. Unlike most frames from this era, 100% of the rhinestones are original and fully intact with no missing stones. The 24K gold plating remains bright, rich, and reflective with minimal to no wear. The backing mechanics are tight and fully functional.
This is a museum-quality, complete capsule of Edwardian vanity luxury. Perfect for collectors of Gilded Age decor, filigree jeweled frames, or classical cherub motifs.
Item will be packed with professional care and shipped fully insured.
The Artwork: Housed inside the frame is its original antique Edwardian period miniature print. The artwork is a gorgeous, vibrant lithograph adaptation of the famous Austrian painting "Cupid" by Hans Zatzka. Rather than a strict replica, this print is a beautifully modified commercial version specifically scaled and stylized by the manufacturer to fit the frame's miniature shape. It prominently retains Zatzka's iconic subject matter, featuring a brunette lady fending off a chubby winged cherub dressed in blue, beautifully accented by soft background foliage and pink and blue flowers
