Pair of Ornate Italian Brass Miniature Picture Frames

This is a pair of vintage decorative miniature picture frames, crafted from heavy, cast metal, likely brass or bronze with an aged dark patina. The frames feature an oval aperture and are designed in a Neo-Classical or Baroque revival style, common in mid-20th century Italian decorative arts. Each frame incorporates high-relief floral garlands along the top and bottom arcs, flanked by ornate scrollwork and stylized acanthus leaf finials on the horizontal axes. One frame currently contains a small mirror, while the other features a portrait of a young girl, possibly a printed reproduction of a 19th-century romanticized painting. The construction shows sand-casting texture consistent with Italian foundry work. Note the 'Made in Italy' stamp on the reverse, which often indicates a production date between 1940 and 1970 for the American export market. The metal exhibits significant surface oxidation and dust buildup in the recesses but remains structurally sound without visible cracks. The glass and print show some age-related fading and minor spotting but are otherwise intact. The craftsmanship is of good commercial quality, with well-defined casting details that suggest a high copper content in the alloy.