Mirror - Bronze - Cornucopia






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Bronze gilt wall mirror dating to the 1930s in the Louis XVI style, with a cornucopia top, measuring 90 cm high by 50 cm wide (80 cm by 40 cm inside), in good used condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
This mirror from the first half of the 20th century is made of gilded bronze, with a structure that follows the Louis XVI style, reinterpreted in a decorative manner for classic interiors of the past century. Its vertical shape and cut-out outline are framed within a cornucopia, a term that in this context refers to an ornamental mirror with a prominent top finial, designed to be hung in salons, reception rooms, or formal bedrooms.
The frame features rich ornamentation of floral motifs, symmetrical scrolls, and neoclassical elements, such as the central shell at the top, flanked by volutes and garlands. At the bottom, a floral medallion is observed, surrounded by ascending curves that visually balance the composition. These details evoke a taste for symmetry, restrained elegance, and inspiration from classical antiquity, characteristic of the Louis XVI style.
The execution in cast and gilded bronze, along with the relief work, suggests a high-quality production, possibly originating from specialized workshops in decorative furniture between 1920 and 1940. This type of mirror not only served a practical function but also acted as a focal piece in decoration, reflecting light and visually enlarging the space.
Its design makes it a collectible object appreciated for its balance between classicism and sculptural presence, ideal for interiors that value tradition and refinement.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateThis mirror from the first half of the 20th century is made of gilded bronze, with a structure that follows the Louis XVI style, reinterpreted in a decorative manner for classic interiors of the past century. Its vertical shape and cut-out outline are framed within a cornucopia, a term that in this context refers to an ornamental mirror with a prominent top finial, designed to be hung in salons, reception rooms, or formal bedrooms.
The frame features rich ornamentation of floral motifs, symmetrical scrolls, and neoclassical elements, such as the central shell at the top, flanked by volutes and garlands. At the bottom, a floral medallion is observed, surrounded by ascending curves that visually balance the composition. These details evoke a taste for symmetry, restrained elegance, and inspiration from classical antiquity, characteristic of the Louis XVI style.
The execution in cast and gilded bronze, along with the relief work, suggests a high-quality production, possibly originating from specialized workshops in decorative furniture between 1920 and 1940. This type of mirror not only served a practical function but also acted as a focal piece in decoration, reflecting light and visually enlarging the space.
Its design makes it a collectible object appreciated for its balance between classicism and sculptural presence, ideal for interiors that value tradition and refinement.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
