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A Finely Carved and Gilded Mirror with Dolphin Feet

Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
A carved, with original painted accents, parcel gilt looking glass, also with original mirror glass. With dentil cornice over a frieze with running rosettes, with patera on the corners, terminating with a palmette motif. The uprights and horizontal moldings with chains of interlocking circles, the inner frame with beading, the four corners where they meet with lion heads, the whole mirror resting on sinuous forward thrusting dolphin feet.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved and gilded wood
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	circa 1780
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	MI 18-9923
Incollect Reference #:	142384

Dimensions

W.	52.5 in;	H.	41 in;
W.	133.35 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.