Constructed from wood and stucco, this nineteenth-century French mirror is worked in the Louis XIV style, with moulded ornamentation drawn from baroque design. The frame retains an aged painted surface with patina and wear consistent with its age. The decorative modelling provides relief and depth around the plate, while the overall form remains balanced. Proportioned for wall display, the mirror suits placement above a console, chest, or fireplace. The richer baroque vocabulary distinguishes it from the plainer neoclassical mirrors of the later period, with scrolling and moulded detail framing the glass. The aged paint surface gives the frame a soft, settled tone. As a wall piece it adds architectural presence and reflected light to a hall, reception room, or stair landing, and the moulded frame reads well from a distance in a larger room.
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: France
Period: 19th Century
Dimensions: 33.1"W x 44.9"H
Inventory Number: AC22
Location: WRH
Price: $ 3500