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Round Hand-Cut Beveled Crystal Mirror by Cristal Art

Description
Cristal Art elegant circular mirror with hand-cut, beveled or faceted crystal glass pieces framed by gilt brass borders and mirrored glass on a wooden backing. The color of the faceted glass is an exquisite bluish green which is beautifully complemented by the gilt brass trims. This stunning mirror is a quintessential mid-century Cristal Art design.

Established in 1944, Cristal Art was a plate glass manufacturing company in the artisan tradition founded by Giuseppe and Giovanni Donna. in Turin, Italy, Cristal Art specialized in modern design and creation of crystal furniture and mirrors. From the 1950s to the 1980s, Cristal Art competed with other reputable glass plate manufacturing companies Fontana Arte and Sant'Ambrogio & De Berti in Italy.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	colored glass, mirrored glass, brass, wood
Condition:	Good. In very good condition considering age and use, no chips in glass, slight patina to brass, mirrored glass replaced
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
200 Lex Booth #:	47
Book References:	Davide Alaimo, Cristal-Art: la lavorazione artistica del cristallo a Torino, ed. Deposito culturale, Torino, 2016, p. 84
Dealer Reference #:	CRI508
Incollect Reference #:	512132