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19th c. Italian Giltwood Overmantle with Original Mirror Plates

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A rare early 19th century Italian Neoclassical period, original giltwood mirror elaborately carved with inspiration from Ancient Rome, circa 1800. The mirror plates are original and topped by a cresting of an eagle on a pedestal above a carved lion and flanked by cascading flower and leaf garlands harnessed to winged horses, in the classical style of the Greek Pegasus. Under the plates, at the base of the mirror, on either end, are carved paw feet with leaf motif.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	2178
Incollect Reference #:	682973

Dimensions

W.	52 in;	H.	51 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	132.08 cm;	H.	129.54 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. sells beautiful antiques in a fresh palette, perfect for today and tomorrow. A direct importer of fine 18th and 19th century European antiques, many with original paint. Maison and Co. specializes in the Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, as well as the Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods.