{"product_id":"neoclassical-oval-brass-photo-frame-ribbon-crest-floral-garland","title":"Neoclassical Oval Brass Photo Frame with Ribbon Crest \u0026 Floral Garland","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew decorative objects command a wall with the effortless authority of a beautifully proportioned oval frame. This handcrafted neoclassical oval brass photo frame draws its vocabulary directly from the Louis XVI period — that golden era of French decorative arts when symmetry, ribbon-tied swags, and naturalistic florals replaced the exuberance of the Rococo. The result is a piece that feels simultaneously intimate and grand: intimate in its floral tenderness, grand in the confident geometry of its oval silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this frame is individually cast and finished by hand in Egypt. The outer border of the oval carries a continuous egg-and-dart molding — one of antiquity's most enduring classical motifs — rendered in fine cast brass with crisp definition. Surmounting the frame is a fully three-dimensional ribbon-bow crest, its loops and tails caught as if mid-flutter, a signature neoclassical ornament also known as a nœud de ruban. Flanking the lower oval are paired rosette medallions from which a naturalistic fruit-and-foliage garland cascades, dense with carved grapes, leaves, and blossoms. The warm patina finish — available in multiple brass tones — is applied by hand, allowing subtle variation that brings the relief work to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a hanging wall piece, this frame accommodates a standard oval portrait photograph or miniature painting. The piece weighs 4 kg, giving it the satisfying physical presence of a heirloom object. A hanging fitting is integrated to the reverse. The interior oval aperture is proportioned for a classic portrait orientation, making it equally suited to period miniatures, botanical prints, or a treasured family photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass \u0026amp; Wood's artisan workshops in Egypt continue a tradition of hand-finishing classical European decorative objects that stretches back generations. Each frame is inspected individually; the chasing, patination, and assembly are performed by craftsmen who understand that luxury lies in the details — the sharpness of a leaf vein, the depth of shadow in a carved ribbon loop. When you receive this frame, you receive not a factory product but a piece of applied craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this frame made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is crafted from cast brass with a hand-applied patina finish. No wood is present in this piece. The finish is available in multiple brass color variants including antique gold, bright gold, and silver tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo assembly is required. The frame arrives fully assembled with a hanging fitting already attached to the reverse, ready to display immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this frame be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization options including choice of brass finish color. Please contact our team to discuss bespoke requirements or bulk orders for hospitality and interior design projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49186296070395,"sku":"BRASWA39422-Gold","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49186296103163,"sku":"BRASWA39422-Silver","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/neoclassical-oval-brass-photo-frame-ribbon-crest-front.png?v=1786877021","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-ae\/products\/neoclassical-oval-brass-photo-frame-ribbon-crest-floral-garland","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}