Mirror- oval shell decorations (rocaille) - Wood, Glass - cimasa






Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Oval vintage wall mirror with a richly carved gilded frame in Luigi XV / Baroque style, featuring rocaille shell motifs; external 76 x 46 cm (internal 54 x 34 cm), depth 5 cm, height 76 cm, weight 4 kg, materials Legno and Vetro, model ovale decorazioni a conchiglia, cimasa, made in Italia, in good vintage condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
Fascinating vintage oval wall mirror, featuring a richly decorated frame in the fully Luigi XV / Baroque style.
The structure is embellished with sinuous scrolling motifs, foliate elements, and shell decorations (rocaille) that run along the entire perimeter. Of great visual impact is the majestic upper frieze, finely worked, which gives lift and importance to the whole piece, symmetrically echoed by the decoration at the base. The gilded finish, with warm patinated tones in the recesses of the carving, adds depth to the frame, enhancing its three-dimensionality and the points of light.
A timeless piece of furniture, perfect for adding a touch of classical elegance and brightness to an entrance hall, above a fireplace, or in a sophisticated living area, integrating splendidly both in period contexts and in eclectic and contemporary interiors.
Conditions
The item is presented in good vintage condition. The structure and the mirror show only slight and normal signs of time and patina, which do not detract from its beauty but testify to its authenticity and charm.
weight 4 kg
Seller's Story
Fascinating vintage oval wall mirror, featuring a richly decorated frame in the fully Luigi XV / Baroque style.
The structure is embellished with sinuous scrolling motifs, foliate elements, and shell decorations (rocaille) that run along the entire perimeter. Of great visual impact is the majestic upper frieze, finely worked, which gives lift and importance to the whole piece, symmetrically echoed by the decoration at the base. The gilded finish, with warm patinated tones in the recesses of the carving, adds depth to the frame, enhancing its three-dimensionality and the points of light.
A timeless piece of furniture, perfect for adding a touch of classical elegance and brightness to an entrance hall, above a fireplace, or in a sophisticated living area, integrating splendidly both in period contexts and in eclectic and contemporary interiors.
Conditions
The item is presented in good vintage condition. The structure and the mirror show only slight and normal signs of time and patina, which do not detract from its beauty but testify to its authenticity and charm.
weight 4 kg
