This 1890s Japoniste-style photograph frame in brown patinated bronze applied with gilt branches of stylised myosotis is by the Paris firm of Maison Millet.
Bearing a monogram and a stamp Millet Paris rue de Saintonge 26, it contains an albumen studio print by W&D Downey Photographers, London, c.1895, of the actress Sarah Bernhardt in the role of Theodora, a play which ran from 1884-1902.
The frame will be offered in Tajan’s sale of furniture and works of art on June 23 with an estimate of €5000-7000.