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Antique giltwood Louis XIV style mirror

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique giltwood Louis XIV style mirror
Italian, 19th Century
Height 195cm, width 138cm, depth 5cm

The frame of this fine, Italian, antique giltwood mirror references a style that was often used in designs for marquetry that was popular late in the reign of Louis XIV and pioneered by marqueteur Andre-Charles Boulle. However, here the effect is achieved by gilt painted onto glass in reverse, and laid over black, ebonised wood. The design painted onto the glass features scrolling, symmetrical arabesques peppered with classical profiles and portraits, surrounded by a border of gilt egg and dart.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ebonised wood, giltwood, glass, mirror, wood.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	14876
Incollect Reference #:	388445

Dimensions

W.	54.33 in;	H.	76.77 in;	D.	1.97 in;
W.	138 cm;	H.	195 cm;	D.	5 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.