Belle Époque Triple Medallion Wall Panel — Gilded Fan Crest & Ribbon Finial

Design & Inspiration

Three circular medallions, stacked in a vertical column, each cradled in a scalloped gold frame — this wall panel arrives in a room the way a carefully placed jewel arrives on a collar: quietly, but with full authority. The piece draws from the Belle Époque decorative tradition (1871–1914), when Parisian workshops produced exactly these kinds of richly gilded, small-format wall compositions to fill the narrow vertical spaces between windows and above console tables in bourgeois salons. A fan-shaped crest of acanthus and scrollwork crowns the composition from above; a precisely knotted ribbon bow finishes it below. Nothing is incidental — every element is intentional.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame structure is hand-carved from solid pine (seasoned to below 10% humidity for dimensional stability), then built up with composition ornament — the technique used in 19th-century French workshops to achieve the deeply modeled relief of the scalloped surrounds, the beaded borders, and the acanthus crest. The antiqued gold finish is applied by hand, building depth through layered toning so the recesses appear darker and the raised relief catches the light with a warm, aged luminosity rather than a brash metallic shine. Each circular aperture holds a printed floral insert — bouquets of roses and mixed blooms rendered in the soft palette of late 19th-century botanical illustration.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 14 cm / Height: 65 cm
The narrow vertical format (14 cm wide, 65 cm tall) is deliberately proportioned for spaces where a conventional rectangular frame would overwhelm: a pier wall between two windows, a narrow hallway, or flanking a doorway as a matched pair. The three medallion apertures are uniformly circular, linked by bridging ornamental connectors that maintain visual continuity through the column.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This panel is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans trained in the European classical tradition. Each frame is carved, assembled, finished, and inspected by hand — no two pieces are identical in their gilded patina. Customization of the finish tone or insert imagery is available on request, making this piece as personal as it is decorative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this panel made from?

The structural frame is solid pine. Ornamental relief elements are applied composition (a traditional 19th-century technique combining chalk, glue, and linseed oil). The finish is an antiqued gold applied by hand. The circular inserts feature printed floral motifs.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The panel arrives fully assembled and ready to hang with a single wall hook or D-ring at the rear.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood can adjust the gilding tone (brighter gold, silver-leaf, or aged bronze), and custom insert imagery can be arranged on request. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.