Belle Époque Brass Triple Medallion Wall Hanging - Scalloped Frame with Ribbon Crest & Romantic Genre Scenes

Design & Inspiration

Hang this piece on an entry wall and the room changes register. Three circular medallions suspended vertically, each sealed behind a shallow convex surround of warm antique-gold brass, each cradling a hand-painted ceramic miniature of 18th-century courtship — figures in powder-blue, rose, and ivory inhabiting leafy gardens and candlelit salons. Above them, a pierced ribbon-bow crest ties the whole composition together, the way a jeweler finishes a pendant. The design is firmly in the Belle Époque tradition (1871–1914), when Parisian decorators revived the light ornamental vocabulary of Louis XVI and repackaged it for the age of gaslight and velvet: lace-like metalwork, romantic genre painting, and a frame that is very deliberately a piece of sculpture in its own right.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame structure is cast and worked brass, finished in a layered antiqued gold that catches light differently across its scalloped lobes — brighter at the raised ridges, warmer and deeper in the recessed dots that ring each medallion like a pearl border. The ceramic inserts reproduce 18th-century genre-scene paintings in the manner of Fragonard and Boucher: lovers in gardens, ladies at a harpsichord, a young couple on a garden bench. The ribbon-bow crest is pierced and modeled, with a central knot and trailing tails that give the top a delicate, almost textile quality — a signature motif of late-19th-century decorative metalwork. The three frames are linked by ornamental brass connectors, allowing the piece to hang as a unified vertical panel (18 × 87 cm) while each medallion reads as a self-contained object.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 18 cm / Height: 87 cm
Three circular medallion frames arranged vertically, connected by ornamental brass links. Ribbon-bow hanging crest at top. Ceramic genre-scene inserts in each frame. Antiqued gold brass finish. Single hanging point at the crest. Handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every element of this wall hanging is produced by hand in Egypt by Brass & Wood craftsmen who work in the tradition of European decorative metalwork. The brass is cast, chased, and finished by hand — no two pieces are identical. The ceramic inserts are individually fitted and secured within each frame. This is the kind of object that rewards close attention: the more you look, the more the craft reveals itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this made from?

The frames and linking hardware are solid brass with an antiqued gold finish. The scene inserts are ceramic with hand-applied printed imagery in the tradition of European romantic genre painting. No wood is used in this piece.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the three medallion frames are linked and should be checked for alignment before hanging. A single hanging point at the ribbon-bow crest allows straightforward wall installation.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative ceramic inserts and finish variations. Please contact us to discuss your requirements before ordering.