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French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A French gold gilt mirror from the 1800s in narrow proportions, though dense with luxurious floral carvings on each corner and in parallel rows of molding around the rectangular frame. This nearly symmetrical frame has a lustrous gilded finish blooming with red bole that adds dimension and texture to the already sculptural design. Each corner is adorned with a bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon, a romantic theme borrowed from the court of Louis XVI, echoed again by sunflowers projecting with vitality from the left and right sides. Along the outer edge of the molding is an alternating pattern of smooth and ornate cartouche designs, becoming abstract through repetition. The original mirror plate shows minimal foxing in very concentrated spots, where light crystallization is visible along the upper edge that sparkles in the light. Please view the detailed images.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved, Gold, Wood, Gilding, Plaster
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire, Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	3659-4
Incollect Reference #:	778470

Dimensions

W.	28.25 in;	H.	48.5 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	71.76 cm;	H.	123.19 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.