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Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen

Creator: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen
German, 19th Century
Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm

Manufactured by the renowned Meissen porcelain factory, which was established in 1710 and patronised by the greatest of Europe’s nobility, this mirror features an elaborate decorative scheme in a decidedly Rococo style.

The rectangular-bodied wall mirror has an arched top and an ornately shaped crown, topped with a grand bouquet of porcelain flowers. The mirror’s white porcelain frame is partially gilt and is adorned with high relief sculptural porcelain motifs. The motifs include abundant foliage which is richly coloured in the bold Rococo tones of pink, blue, and yellow. Verdant green leaves contrast attractively with the brightly tinted petals of flowers and the plumage of birds. Cherubs populate the lower corners and the crown of the frame, lending the entire ensemble a fantastic quality.

Artist/maker: Meissen (German, founded 1710)

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mirror, porcelain.
Styles / Movements:	Rococo
Dealer Reference #:	16720
Incollect Reference #:	494323

Dimensions

W.	25.98 in;	H.	37.01 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	66 cm;	H.	94 cm;	D.	14 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.