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Picture Frame from Adeline Guimard’s Bedroom at Hôtel Guimard, Paris, France Photo Frame

This is a photo frame. It was designed by Hector Guimard. It is dated 1909 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is brass, silver, plate glass, silk velvet. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Madame Hector Guimard. It is credited Gift of Mme. Hector Guimard.

  • Buckle (France)
  • gold, opals, pearls, garnets.
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.
  • 1967-88-3
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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 34.3 × 14.7 × 2 cm (13 1/2 × 5 13/16 × 13/16 in.)

It is signed

"Hector Guimard 1909" (lower right)

Cite this object as

Picture Frame from Adeline Guimard’s Bedroom at Hôtel Guimard, Paris, France Photo Frame; Designed by Hector Guimard ((French, 1867–1942)); France; brass, silver, plate glass, silk velvet; H x W x D: 34.3 × 14.7 × 2 cm (13 1/2 × 5 13/16 × 13/16 in.); Gift of Mme. Hector Guimard; 1956-76-7-a/c

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibitions Hector Guimard and Thom Browne Selects.

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