Mirror - Glass, Spelter - Art Nouveau/Rococo
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Table mirror with a zinc frame and bevelled glass, of French origin and dating to the early 20th century, in good condition with minor signs of aging and some spots on the glass.
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Fantastic large dressing mirror, in the Art Nouveau/Rococo style.
Of French origin, it should date from the turn of the 19th to the 20th century.
In patinated bronze of very good quality and with bevelled glass, both the frame and the glass are in very good condition, with the glass starting to show small spots of discoloration. (normal for a piece with so much age), which give it a lot of charm and authenticity.
The Art Nouveau style (or Art Nouveau) fits very well in several aspects of this piece, although it carries a strong influence from the styles that preceded it.
The fusion with Art Nouveau is reflected in the following points:
Organic and flowing lines: The sinuous and asymmetric movement that shapes the sides of the mirror imitates the branches and vines of nature, a central signature of this style.
Figures on the sides: The transition from classical figures (such as cupsids) to nymphs directly integrated into the vegetal structure is a recurring theme in Art Nouveau, which idolized the feminine form and the curves of nature.
Evolution of styles: It is very common to find mirrors from this period (late 19th century to early 20th century) with an 'revivalist' aesthetic. The craftsmen merged the opulence and cherubs of Rococo with the continuous lines ('whip') of Art Nouveau.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Fantastic large dressing mirror, in the Art Nouveau/Rococo style.
Of French origin, it should date from the turn of the 19th to the 20th century.
In patinated bronze of very good quality and with bevelled glass, both the frame and the glass are in very good condition, with the glass starting to show small spots of discoloration. (normal for a piece with so much age), which give it a lot of charm and authenticity.
The Art Nouveau style (or Art Nouveau) fits very well in several aspects of this piece, although it carries a strong influence from the styles that preceded it.
The fusion with Art Nouveau is reflected in the following points:
Organic and flowing lines: The sinuous and asymmetric movement that shapes the sides of the mirror imitates the branches and vines of nature, a central signature of this style.
Figures on the sides: The transition from classical figures (such as cupsids) to nymphs directly integrated into the vegetal structure is a recurring theme in Art Nouveau, which idolized the feminine form and the curves of nature.
Evolution of styles: It is very common to find mirrors from this period (late 19th century to early 20th century) with an 'revivalist' aesthetic. The craftsmen merged the opulence and cherubs of Rococo with the continuous lines ('whip') of Art Nouveau.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
Title additional information
Art Nouveau/Rococo
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass, Spelter
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
48 cm
External width
31 cm
Internal height
23.5 cm
Internal width
20.5 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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