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Monumental French 19th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
This is a massive French 19th Century mirror from the main hall of the Archbishop Palace Rouen, Normandy, France. This mirror is over 10’ tall and more than 6’ wide. Both the frame and mirror show aging. The original mercury mirror plate has oxidized, creating an undeniable detail in this antique mirror. The lines on this mirror fall where wood support pieces meet on the back of the mirror. We can assume over a period of time, moist air flowing through the spaces behind the mirror caused the mercury to oxidize and flake off the glass.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gold Gilt
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	AN0952
Incollect Reference #:	453973

Dimensions

W.	76.5 in;	H.	123 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	194.31 cm;	H.	312.42 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982