Description

Width: 25cm

A finely preserved and highly decorative pair of Regency period ormolu portrait plaques, depicting the revered figures of St. Paul and the classical philosopher Socrates.

Each gilt ormolu plaque features detailed high-relief profile busts, cast with exceptional craftsmanship and rich in classical expression.

Mounted on a deep black velvet ground and presented within original circular turned walnut frames beneath convex glass, these portraits epitomise early 19th-century taste in neoclassical revival art and philosophy.

The depth and warmth of the walnut framing beautifully complement the brilliance of the gilded ormolu, making these pieces striking additions to any refined interior, study, or collector’s gallery.