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Ancient Neapolitan mirror dating to the mid-18th century, fully carved and gilded with gold leaf, in a wooden frame with a mercury glass mirror; external dimensions 113 x 58 cm (depth 5 cm), internal 100 x 48 cm, provenance Naples and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Description from the seller
Elegant Neapolitan mirror from the second half of the 1700s, entirely carved, inlaid and gilded with gold leaf.
The mirror presents itself as a triumph of carved wood, with a design that develops from bottom to top where one can appreciate its fineness.
The crest is a succession of volutes, rocailles, shell motifs and botanical clusters.
Two feet bearing a rocailles motif contribute to the elegance and refinement of this splendid object.
The mirror is mercury-silvered glass and is contemporaneous with the wooden frame.
Provenance: Naples (1740/50)
General Conditions: Excellent condition
Dimensions: 58x113 cm.
Document: Certificate of Authenticity.
Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarifications or particular photographs
Shipping: Throughout Italy, Europe and the Rest of the World at very affordable prices, with maximum safety and traceability. Shipping will be arranged privately and will not be expensive.
We wish you a good day.
Borrelli Antichità.
Seller's Story
Elegant Neapolitan mirror from the second half of the 1700s, entirely carved, inlaid and gilded with gold leaf.
The mirror presents itself as a triumph of carved wood, with a design that develops from bottom to top where one can appreciate its fineness.
The crest is a succession of volutes, rocailles, shell motifs and botanical clusters.
Two feet bearing a rocailles motif contribute to the elegance and refinement of this splendid object.
The mirror is mercury-silvered glass and is contemporaneous with the wooden frame.
Provenance: Naples (1740/50)
General Conditions: Excellent condition
Dimensions: 58x113 cm.
Document: Certificate of Authenticity.
Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarifications or particular photographs
Shipping: Throughout Italy, Europe and the Rest of the World at very affordable prices, with maximum safety and traceability. Shipping will be arranged privately and will not be expensive.
We wish you a good day.
Borrelli Antichità.
