Mirror - Wood - H : 95 cm

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Wall mirror with carved crest and water-gilded finish – Baroque-inspired, 20th century
Important wall mirror of historical character, made in carved and stuccoed wood, with water gilding, following decorative models of Baroque tradition. The piece presents an elegant vertical format, topped by a richly carved pediment with scrolls and symmetrical vegetal motifs, a distinctive element of representation mirrors inspired by late Baroque.
The frame is heavily worked, with deep moldings and protruding elements all around the perimeter, designed to enhance the play of light on the gilding. The quality of the carving and the overall harmony recall historicist productions of the 19th century, executed according to classical canons and intended for prestigious interiors.
It retains its antique glass, with patina, slight distortions, and small imperfections typical of the passage of time, features common and appreciated in original period pieces. The gilding shows natural wear and small localized losses, consistent with its age and reinforcing its authenticity.
Period: 20th century
Style: historicist Baroque
Material: carved and stuccoed wood, water gilding
Condition: good, with original patina and signs of age appropriate to the era
Dimensions:
– Height: 95 cm
– Width: 53 cm
Decorative piece with strong presence and elegance, ideal for collectors of decorative arts, classical interiors, or high-level historical ambience projects.

Wall mirror with carved crest and water-gilded finish – Baroque-inspired, 20th century
Important wall mirror of historical character, made in carved and stuccoed wood, with water gilding, following decorative models of Baroque tradition. The piece presents an elegant vertical format, topped by a richly carved pediment with scrolls and symmetrical vegetal motifs, a distinctive element of representation mirrors inspired by late Baroque.
The frame is heavily worked, with deep moldings and protruding elements all around the perimeter, designed to enhance the play of light on the gilding. The quality of the carving and the overall harmony recall historicist productions of the 19th century, executed according to classical canons and intended for prestigious interiors.
It retains its antique glass, with patina, slight distortions, and small imperfections typical of the passage of time, features common and appreciated in original period pieces. The gilding shows natural wear and small localized losses, consistent with its age and reinforcing its authenticity.
Period: 20th century
Style: historicist Baroque
Material: carved and stuccoed wood, water gilding
Condition: good, with original patina and signs of age appropriate to the era
Dimensions:
– Height: 95 cm
– Width: 53 cm
Decorative piece with strong presence and elegance, ideal for collectors of decorative arts, classical interiors, or high-level historical ambience projects.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XVI Style
Title additional information
H : 95 cm
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
95 cm
External width
53 cm
Internal height
80 cm
Internal width
40 cm
Estimated period
First half of the 20th century.
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2415
Objects sold
93.53%
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