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French 19th Century Gilt Mirror

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 33 ⅜” H x 23 ¾” W x 1 ⅝” D

A French 19th century (circa 1860) carved and gold-gilt wall mirror showing a double-border of mirrored strips to “frame” the larger mirror plate in the center. Stylized carvings of the exposed wood frame–like romantic flowers and a kind of faceted dentil pattern–have organic texture and definition against the metallic reflectivity of the original glass. Patina has exposed much of the red bole substrate underneath the gilt, harmonizing with the patchy foxing of dark oxidation and craquelure in the mirror to draw the viewer in for a closer look. Please view the detailed images to see more of this remarkable antique mirror.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved, Gold, Wood, Gilded, Mirror glass.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1860
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	4304-5
Incollect Reference #:	815270

Dimensions

W.	23.75 in;	H.	33.375 in;	D.	1.625 in;
W.	60.33 cm;	H.	84.77 cm;	D.	4.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.