Francisco Álvarez

Mediterranean House Auction

The mirror shown in the image is a psyche (or balance mirror), a type of floor or tabletop mirror that can be oriented thanks to a central hinge. The predominant style is Baroque or Rococo, characterized by:
Oval shape: Typical of mirrors from this period, often framed with elaborate decorations.
Material: wood and plaster; typical workmanship from the 1950s/1960s.
The conditions are fair, a small crack near the mirror due to aging. Needs restoration.

Lo specchio mostrato nell'immagine è una psiche (o specchio a bilanciere), un tipo di specchio da terra o da tavolo orientabile grazie a un perno centrale.
Lo stile predominante è il Barocco o Rococò, caratterizzato da:
Forma Ovale: Tipica degli specchi di ques8to periodo, spesso incorniciati da decorazioni elaborate.
Materiale legno e gesso tipica lavorazione anni 50/60.
Le condizioni sono discrete , piccola fessura vicino lo specchio dovuto a scollatura causata dal tempo. Da riprendere .

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Mirror  - Wood, Plaster - floor mirror

Italy -   - 1950-1960

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Floor mirror (psiche) from Italy, dating to 1950–1960, in Baroque/Rococo style with an oval form and a wooden and plaster frame, external height 175 cm and external width 40170 cm, internal width 40 cm and internal height 170 cm, designed to be swivelled on a central pivot.

Mirror - Wood, Plaster - floor mirror

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Floor mirror (psiche) from Italy, dating to 1950–1960, in Baroque/Rococo style with an oval form and a wooden and plaster frame, external height 175 cm and external width 40170 cm, internal width 40 cm and internal height 170 cm, designed to be swivelled on a central pivot.

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