Listings / Furniture / Mirrors / Wall Mirrors
Offered by:
Silla, ltd.
117 W Burd St.
Shippensburg, PA 17257 , United States
Call Seller
717.708.9017
Showrooms
Aesthetic Movement Over-Mantel Mirror circa 1870-90
-
Description
A very large and substantial strike point piece, this over-mantel mirror is an angular creation of the Aesthetic Movement. At least in part a response to the perceived degrading of beauty found in the replicative mass-production of objects during the Industrial Revolution. The present mirror is particularly interesting as it shows emblems and motifs that are predecessors to the Art Deco movement with intense stylizing of lotus flowers, the angular pyramids along the top and the geometrical representation of foliage along the top. Situated as a focal point is a large squared structure with three stylized four-pedal flowers. The distinctly Eastern influence on Aestheticism is evident in the pair of panels flanking this, each characterizing the honeysuckle and foliage with a Japanese flair common to the period - note the pedals of the lower branch, each like wings of a butterfly as the vine rises up and wraps around the honeysuckle. It is finished in gilding with a silver wash.
This is a rare and powerful acquisition, one that rarely comes on the market and makes a tangible difference to the interior.
Measurements: 52 3/4" H x 60 1/2" W x 5" D
Condition Report:
Some scuffs, scratches and cloudiness to the glass, likely original. Discoloration, tarnish and chip loss to gilding throughout. Old nails to right side tightening up corner joint. Trace touch ups to gilding and polychroming. Bracket on back shifted, backboards original. -
More Information
Period: 19th Century Materials: Giltwood, Glass Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1870-90 Styles / Movements: Aesthetic Movement, Traditional Dealer Reference #: 809FLI15P Incollect Reference #: 290404 -
Dimensions
W. 60.5 in; H. 52.75 in; D. 5 in; W. 153.67 cm; H. 133.99 cm; D. 12.7 cm;
More Listings from Silla, ltd. View all 318 listings
-
“Roaring Jaguar” French Modernism Bronze Sculpture by Adolphe Geoffroy
-
"Merino Ewe" Bronze Sculpture Cast after Model by Isidore Jules Bonheur
-
“Lion L’Affut” French Bronze Sculpture by Isidore Jules Bonheur & Peyrol
-
French Bronze Sculpture of Basset Hound by Antoine-Louis Barye & F. Barbedienne
-
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Antique Round Center Table
-
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Accent Table Serving Bar Cart by Erik Gustafsson
-
George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Pedestal Desk, England circa 1880
-
Tiger Devouring a Gavial” Bronze Sculpture after Antoine-Louis Barye, 19th C.
-
“Arab Rider on Camel” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Barye & Delafontaine
-
18th Century German Bavarian Blue Painted Antique “Kas” Armoire Cabinet
-
George III Mahogany Chest-on-Chest of Drawers, England circa 1800
-
English Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope Desk w/ J. Bramah Locks, 19th Century
-
Vintage Turkish Oushak Room Size Rug, circa 1940-60, 11.75' x 15'
-
“Cicero’s Accusation of Catilina” Italian Bronze Sculpture by Vincenzo Alfano
