Mirror - Wood
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19th‑century Venetian mercury glass mirror with a polychrome lacquered wooden frame, wooden construction, in good condition with age-related wear.
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Description from the seller
Small Venetian mercury glass mirror dating to the mid-19th century, featuring its original heavily oxidized reflective surface and a polychrome lacquered wooden frame. The mirror displays extensive age-related patina, with characteristic foxing and clouding typical of early mercury glass, while the frame retains traces of its original lacquer decoration beneath layers of wear.
Provenance: From the private chapel of Villa Il Colombaio, formerly the private residence of Countess Isabella Bonucci Ugurgieri della Berardenga and her family. Acquired directly from the owner’s son in 2025. Provenance supported by a signed letter of attestation.
Traditionally attributed to Venetian manufacture.
Condition
Original mercury glass with extensive age-related oxidation and foxing.
Lacquered wooden frame with significant wear, paint losses, and surface abrasions consistent with age and use.
Minor historic woodworm holes professionally filled and stabilized; no major restorations performed.
Structurally sound.
Small Venetian mercury glass mirror dating to the mid-19th century, featuring its original heavily oxidized reflective surface and a polychrome lacquered wooden frame. The mirror displays extensive age-related patina, with characteristic foxing and clouding typical of early mercury glass, while the frame retains traces of its original lacquer decoration beneath layers of wear.
Provenance: From the private chapel of Villa Il Colombaio, formerly the private residence of Countess Isabella Bonucci Ugurgieri della Berardenga and her family. Acquired directly from the owner’s son in 2025. Provenance supported by a signed letter of attestation.
Traditionally attributed to Venetian manufacture.
Condition
Original mercury glass with extensive age-related oxidation and foxing.
Lacquered wooden frame with significant wear, paint losses, and surface abrasions consistent with age and use.
Minor historic woodworm holes professionally filled and stabilized; no major restorations performed.
Structurally sound.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Venice
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
47 cm
External width
39.5 cm
Internal height
44 cm
Internal width
36.5 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
19th Century
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