Mirror - Gilt wood - Oval-shaped

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 250 - € 330
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Description from the seller

This oval mirror from the 20th century radiates the serene elegance of objects created to endure. Its frame, carved from solid wood, is gilded with a finish that has aged with dignity, revealing a warm, almost velvety glow that only the passage of time can grant. The gold is not ostentatious: it is an antique gold, slightly subdued, suggesting skilled hands, traditional veneers, and a refined taste for ornamentation.

On either side of the oval, the carved roses emerge with delicate volume, as if they had been sculpted to capture a moment of life. Their petals, meticulously defined, display the romantic sensibility typical of the 19th century, when nature became a symbol of beauty, intimacy, and sophistication. These flowers are not mere decoration: they balance the composition, accompany the curve of the frame, and provide a visual rhythm that guides the gaze toward the center.

The oval shape, so characteristic of the era, softens the presence of the mirror and gives it a nearly poetic air. It is not an object that dominates the room, but one that ennobles it. Its design suggests influences from the Isabeline taste and late Rococo: flowing curves, floral ornamentation, and a sense of harmony that avoids excess without renouncing detail.

Taken together, it is a piece that speaks of another era: interiors lit by oil lamps, furniture made of noble woods, and a concept of beauty where every object had a soul. A mirror like this not only reflects; it also tells stories.

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Seller's Story

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This oval mirror from the 20th century radiates the serene elegance of objects created to endure. Its frame, carved from solid wood, is gilded with a finish that has aged with dignity, revealing a warm, almost velvety glow that only the passage of time can grant. The gold is not ostentatious: it is an antique gold, slightly subdued, suggesting skilled hands, traditional veneers, and a refined taste for ornamentation.

On either side of the oval, the carved roses emerge with delicate volume, as if they had been sculpted to capture a moment of life. Their petals, meticulously defined, display the romantic sensibility typical of the 19th century, when nature became a symbol of beauty, intimacy, and sophistication. These flowers are not mere decoration: they balance the composition, accompany the curve of the frame, and provide a visual rhythm that guides the gaze toward the center.

The oval shape, so characteristic of the era, softens the presence of the mirror and gives it a nearly poetic air. It is not an object that dominates the room, but one that ennobles it. Its design suggests influences from the Isabeline taste and late Rococo: flowing curves, floral ornamentation, and a sense of harmony that avoids excess without renouncing detail.

Taken together, it is a piece that speaks of another era: interiors lit by oil lamps, furniture made of noble woods, and a concept of beauty where every object had a soul. A mirror like this not only reflects; it also tells stories.

Certified shipment and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Rococo Style
Wood type
Gilt wood
Title additional information
Oval-shaped
Country of Origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
108 cm
External width
70 cm
Internal height
98 cm
Internal width
60 cm
Estimated period
First half of the 20th century
SpainVerified
2783
Objects sold
90.36%
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