Wall mirror - Gilt wood - Antique Putto mirror
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Antique oval wall mirror in carved wood with gold leaf finish and a mirror glass, dating to circa 1850–1900, Italian origin from Firenze, Toscana, with external dimensions 106 cm high by 72 cm wide and 22 cm deep, inner opening 70 by 52 cm, featuring ornate carved decoration and a cherub motif in a gold finish.
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Impressive oval mirror in carved wood with gold leaf gilding from the 19th century, around 1890, of evident European manufacture and more precisely Italian in the vicinity of Florence:
The remarkable wooden sculpture topped by a splendid joyful cherub in the center, carved in wood, appears visually in excellent condition, albeit with a patina of time.
The finely crafted frame, carved and enriched with rich gold leaf gilding, presents a sumptuous decorative apparatus with vegetal/floricultural motifs, scrolls and tendrils.
The upper crest is dominated by the putto engaged in festive play with a floral garland in its hands.
Floral and leafy elements adorn the descending decorations of the crest.
The lower part, in turn, harmoniously repeats the decorative motif, creating balance between the upper ornament and the bottom of the frame.
The frame is of notable value and great visual impact also due to its size.
The mirror appears to suit the frame, with workmanship more inclined toward a younger period.
Height 106 cm (1 m 06 cm)
Width: 72 cm
The attached photographs are an integral part of the description -
Congratulations to the winner of this rare auction.
Impressive oval mirror in carved wood with gold leaf gilding from the 19th century, around 1890, of evident European manufacture and more precisely Italian in the vicinity of Florence:
The remarkable wooden sculpture topped by a splendid joyful cherub in the center, carved in wood, appears visually in excellent condition, albeit with a patina of time.
The finely crafted frame, carved and enriched with rich gold leaf gilding, presents a sumptuous decorative apparatus with vegetal/floricultural motifs, scrolls and tendrils.
The upper crest is dominated by the putto engaged in festive play with a floral garland in its hands.
Floral and leafy elements adorn the descending decorations of the crest.
The lower part, in turn, harmoniously repeats the decorative motif, creating balance between the upper ornament and the bottom of the frame.
The frame is of notable value and great visual impact also due to its size.
The mirror appears to suit the frame, with workmanship more inclined toward a younger period.
Height 106 cm (1 m 06 cm)
Width: 72 cm
The attached photographs are an integral part of the description -
Congratulations to the winner of this rare auction.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Gilt wood
Specific region of origin
Firenze Toscana
Title additional information
Antique Putto mirror
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Mirror glass, Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
106 cm
External width
72 cm
Internal height
70 cm
Internal width
52 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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