Mirror - Wood - Hand-carved
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Hand-carved wooden Indo-Saracenic/Moorish wall mirror from India, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century, with exterior dimensions 48 × 38 cm and inner opening 30.5 × 26.5 cm, in good used condition with light age-related marks.
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Hand-carved Indo-Saracenic/Moorish wooden wall mirror – late 19th / early 20th century
Description
An important wall mirror in finely carved wood, characterized by a rich decorative array in Indo-Saracenic and Moorish style, with geometric motifs, vegetal tracery, and multi-level carved frames.
The piece stands out for the exceptional craftsmanship of the manual carving: the body features a complex sequence of moldings, stylized floral motifs, side tracery, and architectural decorations that recall the Orientalist taste widespread at the end of the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th.
The central mirror is framed by a curved arch silhouette of evident Islamic/Mughal influence, while the overall look recalls Indo-colonial decorative productions intended for European export.
The dark patina of the wood and the richness of the incisions give the object a strong visual presence, ideal as a decorative element in eclectic, colonial, boho, or Orientalist interiors.
Technical features
Type: wall mirror
Material: carved wood
Original mirror present
Hand-cut, perforated and sculpted work
Style: Indo-Saracenic/Moorish/Orientalist
Provenance: probably India or Indo-British colonial area
Era: late 19th – early 20th century
Measurements: 48×38×4 cm
Weight: 2.242 kg
Hanging system present on the back
Conditions
Conditions consistent with age and use.
Present: small defects and losses to the perforated elements; widespread wear and light abrasions to the wood;
some marks and scratches on the glass/mirror; small chips and visible wear in photographs; the back probably replaced or refurbished in a later period.
Overall the piece retains a strong decorative impact and a beautiful antique patina.
Curiosity
This type of mirrors was often produced between India, Kashmir, and regions influenced by Mughal architecture for the European colonial market between the 19th and early 20th centuries. The geometric and floral carvings evoke Islamic motifs reinterpreted in a Western decorative context.
Shipping
Careful and professional packing with materials suitable for the object's fragility.
Tracked shipping.
Hand-carved Indo-Saracenic/Moorish wooden wall mirror – late 19th / early 20th century
Description
An important wall mirror in finely carved wood, characterized by a rich decorative array in Indo-Saracenic and Moorish style, with geometric motifs, vegetal tracery, and multi-level carved frames.
The piece stands out for the exceptional craftsmanship of the manual carving: the body features a complex sequence of moldings, stylized floral motifs, side tracery, and architectural decorations that recall the Orientalist taste widespread at the end of the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th.
The central mirror is framed by a curved arch silhouette of evident Islamic/Mughal influence, while the overall look recalls Indo-colonial decorative productions intended for European export.
The dark patina of the wood and the richness of the incisions give the object a strong visual presence, ideal as a decorative element in eclectic, colonial, boho, or Orientalist interiors.
Technical features
Type: wall mirror
Material: carved wood
Original mirror present
Hand-cut, perforated and sculpted work
Style: Indo-Saracenic/Moorish/Orientalist
Provenance: probably India or Indo-British colonial area
Era: late 19th – early 20th century
Measurements: 48×38×4 cm
Weight: 2.242 kg
Hanging system present on the back
Conditions
Conditions consistent with age and use.
Present: small defects and losses to the perforated elements; widespread wear and light abrasions to the wood;
some marks and scratches on the glass/mirror; small chips and visible wear in photographs; the back probably replaced or refurbished in a later period.
Overall the piece retains a strong decorative impact and a beautiful antique patina.
Curiosity
This type of mirrors was often produced between India, Kashmir, and regions influenced by Mughal architecture for the European colonial market between the 19th and early 20th centuries. The geometric and floral carvings evoke Islamic motifs reinterpreted in a Western decorative context.
Shipping
Careful and professional packing with materials suitable for the object's fragility.
Tracked shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Hand-carved
Country of origin
India
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
48 cm
External width
38 cm
Internal height
30.5 cm
Internal width
26.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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