French Ormolu Decorative Mount / Pediment with Urn & Garland — 17"W 19TH Century

Elegant late-19th-century French decorative mount in gilt brass/bronze (ormolu). The composition centers on a cameo-style female mask beneath a classical urn, flanked by scrolling branches of roses and foliage that terminate in small feet. A beautiful mix of Neoclassical and Rococo Revival motifs makes this an easy piece to layer into many interiors.

Dimensions

• 17" W × 11" H (projection about 1–1.5")

Materials / Finish
Gilt brass/bronze (ormolu) with time-earned patina.

Condition
Good antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear, darkening and small irregularities to the gilding—exactly the character you want from a 19th-century French mount.

Styling ideas

• Lean across a mantel or console beneath a painting or mirror for instant French flourish

• Mount to the top rail of a mirror, bookcase, or door as a crest

• Layer inside a bookcase or on a shelf as a sculptural accent

• Use flat on a table as a decorative “runner” beneath candlesticks or a clock

A refined bit of Parisian charm that adds architecture and ornament wherever you place it.