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Victorian Oval Bubble Frame with Pencil Portrait of Young Woman — Ebonized Wood, Gold Liner, 16x13"

Victorian Oval Bubble Frame with Pencil Portrait of Young Woman — Ebonized Wood, Gold Liner, 16x13"

Regular price $68.00 USD
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A truly elegant piece of Victorian parlor art — a large oval bubble frame in deep ebonized/tortoiseshell wood with a gold inner liner, housing a delicate pencil or charcoal portrait of a young woman. She gazes upward in three-quarter profile, bare-shouldered, with an upswept hairstyle and a sprig of leaves above — the very picture of Victorian feminine idealism. The convex bubble glass gives the portrait a beautiful depth and presence.

  • Deep ebonized/tortoiseshell oval bubble frame
  • Gold inner liner accent
  • Convex bubble glass
  • Pencil or charcoal portrait — young woman in three-quarter profile, upswept hair, bare shoulders
  • Original chain hanger on reverse
  • Original kraft paper backing intact
  • Size: 16" x 13" x 0.5"
  • Era: Victorian, likely late 19th century
  • Excellent condition

Hang it in a study, library, bedroom, or parlor and it instantly transforms the space. Victorian oval bubble frames are increasingly sought after by collectors and interior designers alike — the portrait inside adds an air of mystery and romance. Who was she? That's for the next keeper to wonder.

⚠️ Please Note: This is a used, pre-owned item. Every care has been taken to photograph the piece thoroughly, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. The seller is not responsible for any flaws that may have been missed in the listing photos. All sales are final.

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