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Very large antique Baroque style giltwood mirror

Origin

Italy

Period

19th Century

Materials

giltwood, mirror

Dimensions

W.	64.17 in;	H.	96.46 in;	D.	14.17 in;
W.	163 cm;	H.	245 cm;	D.	36 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

19th Century

Description

This giltwood mirror is a spectacular example of Italian Baroque style design. The mirror displays many of the characteristics of the Baroque, including grandeur, richness, drama, vitality and movement.

The item features a rectangular, arched mirror panel with a bevelled edge. This is set within a giltwood frame, the inner border of which is carved with husk trails. The outer edge of the frame is decorated with elaborate sculptural carvings of stylised scrolled acanthus leaves and flowers. The frame’s crest rail is ornately carved with a pierced arch, topped by a pair of spiral scrolls and a flourish of large curled acanthus leaves.

Styles / Movements

Baroque, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

15940

Incollect Reference Number

347564