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19th century Empire style ormolu table mirror

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
19th century Empire style ormolu table mirror

French, 19th Century

Height 56cm, width 37cm, depth 4cm, depth when open 46cm

This fine table mirror is cast entirely in ormolu in the Empire style, which became popular in the early 19th century.

The mirror is of layered arch form, featuring a larger outer arch and a smaller inner arch. There is a large, mirrored panel set within the inner arch and smaller mirrored panels between the two arches. The top of the outer arch is surmounted by a cornice of foliate forms, which surround an oval plaque with a crown. The outer arch is further set within a rectangular, architectural frame with fluted pilasters to either side. The inner arch is joined to the outer arch in several sections by scrolling foliate forms and two oval plaques to either of the upper sides. The inner arch features caryatids and draping to either side.

To the base of the mirror, both arches are conjoined, and the centre is decorated with a rectangular plaque. The entire mirror is supported on an elongated pierced foot with winged, hybrid female figures, and features a supporting stand to the reverse.

Its shining ormolu frame and refined design make this mirror a very elegant home décor piece.

Artist/Maker: N/A

Materials: Mirror, ormolu

Ref: 15160

$9,500

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	15160
Incollect Reference #:	703111

Dimensions

W.	14.57 in;	H.	22.05 in;	D.	1.57 in;
W.	37 cm;	H.	56 cm;	D.	4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.