In wooden frame (boxwood ?) on very dark red plush background. Square frame 260mm. 

A JULIEN GUADET ARCHITECTE HOMMAGE DE SES ELEVES His bearded bust right,  E Barrias 1898 on truncation.

With ring mount for suspension on reverse, and label of manufacturer:  Rue / St-Dominique, 6 / angle de la rue de Solferino / LEMAIRE Fils / Tient Magasin de Dorure / et Encadrements, Bordures / dorées et autres, et tout ce / qui concerne son état / A PARIS

High relief, ca. 20mm, frame ca. 40mm deep.   EF

Ernest Barrias, sculptor, born Paris 1841, died 1905. Officer of the Legion of Honour, and a Member of the Institute.