Mirror- Louis XVI - Bronze





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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.
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Description from the seller
It is a 19th‑century bronze mirror, conceived in the Louis XVI style, where classical sobriety blends with ornamental delicacy that never falls into excess. The moulding, worked with precision, unfolds a succession of leaves, bows and fine scrolls, all inspired by the neoclassical vocabulary that characterized the reign of Louis XVI: clear lines, rigorous symmetry, and a taste for restrained elegance. The bronze, with its warm and slightly aged patina, adds depth and that soft glow that only authentic 19th‑century pieces retain.
The frame’s structure, rich yet balanced, frames the glass as if it were a window into a refined interior. Each detail — stylized flowers, soft volumes, meticulous reliefs — speaks of careful artisanal workmanship, typical of workshops that in the 19th century reinterpreted French classicism with a more decorative and bourgeois sensibility. It is a mirror that does not merely reflect: it presides, adds presence, elevates the space where it is placed.
A piece that combines noble material, neoclassical precision, and historical character, perfect for environments seeking authenticity and elegance.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
It is a 19th‑century bronze mirror, conceived in the Louis XVI style, where classical sobriety blends with ornamental delicacy that never falls into excess. The moulding, worked with precision, unfolds a succession of leaves, bows and fine scrolls, all inspired by the neoclassical vocabulary that characterized the reign of Louis XVI: clear lines, rigorous symmetry, and a taste for restrained elegance. The bronze, with its warm and slightly aged patina, adds depth and that soft glow that only authentic 19th‑century pieces retain.
The frame’s structure, rich yet balanced, frames the glass as if it were a window into a refined interior. Each detail — stylized flowers, soft volumes, meticulous reliefs — speaks of careful artisanal workmanship, typical of workshops that in the 19th century reinterpreted French classicism with a more decorative and bourgeois sensibility. It is a mirror that does not merely reflect: it presides, adds presence, elevates the space where it is placed.
A piece that combines noble material, neoclassical precision, and historical character, perfect for environments seeking authenticity and elegance.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
