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Antique French ebony dressing table mirror

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique French ebony dressing table mirror
French, late 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 36cm, depth 4cm

This beautiful mirror will look wonderful placed on a woman’s dressing table. It features an ebony frame which is intricately carved with a variety of motifs, inspired by classical design.

The item is composed of an oval mirror, which is set within a shaped rectangular wooden frame. The frame is crowned by a medallion containing a portrait of a woman’s head in profile. This is decorated with a ribbon bow and flower swags which are held by two female figures, positioned either side of the medallion. The women have classical style nude upper bodies and leafy lower bodies which scroll to enclose flowers. The bottom corners of the frame feature similar carvings of stylised leafy and fruiting scrolled vines. A depiction of a cherub within a cartouche decorates the centre of the mirror’s lower section. The edge of the mirror is outlined by beading and the border of the frame is articulated by a continuous reed and ribbon carving.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ebony, mirror.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	8830
Incollect Reference #:	414814

Dimensions

W.	14.17 in;	H.	17.72 in;	D.	1.57 in;
W.	36 cm;	H.	45 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.