Mirror- oval - .833 silver - Louis XVI






Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Description from the seller
It is an oval silvered mirror from the early 20th century that faithfully captures the refined aesthetics of the Louis XVI style: balance, symmetry, and an ornamentation that blends classical sobriety with small decorative accents. The oval shape, so characteristic of this neoclassical taste, provides a visual softness that contrasts with the richness of the frame.
The metallic outline is worked with restrained rocaille motifs, stylized leaves, and small shells—elements that evoke the transition between late Rococo and the decorative rigor of 16th-century France. The silvering, with a soft shine, enhances the reliefs without harshness, allowing light to glide along the curves and mark the shadows in the deepest points of the design. The front feet, equally ornamented, elevate the piece and give it sculptural presence, as if the mirror were a small aristocratic dressing-table object.
The back, made of wood, provides solidity and confirms the traditional manufacture of the era: a warm and noble support that contrasts with the silver’s elegant coolness. This dialogue between materials is typical of dressing and tabletop mirrors from the early 20th century, where craftsmanship sought to unite functionality and beauty.
Overall, it is a mirror that combines classicism, delicacy, and craftsmanship, perfect as a decorative piece, a collectible, or as an elegant accent in a contemporary interior.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
It is an oval silvered mirror from the early 20th century that faithfully captures the refined aesthetics of the Louis XVI style: balance, symmetry, and an ornamentation that blends classical sobriety with small decorative accents. The oval shape, so characteristic of this neoclassical taste, provides a visual softness that contrasts with the richness of the frame.
The metallic outline is worked with restrained rocaille motifs, stylized leaves, and small shells—elements that evoke the transition between late Rococo and the decorative rigor of 16th-century France. The silvering, with a soft shine, enhances the reliefs without harshness, allowing light to glide along the curves and mark the shadows in the deepest points of the design. The front feet, equally ornamented, elevate the piece and give it sculptural presence, as if the mirror were a small aristocratic dressing-table object.
The back, made of wood, provides solidity and confirms the traditional manufacture of the era: a warm and noble support that contrasts with the silver’s elegant coolness. This dialogue between materials is typical of dressing and tabletop mirrors from the early 20th century, where craftsmanship sought to unite functionality and beauty.
Overall, it is a mirror that combines classicism, delicacy, and craftsmanship, perfect as a decorative piece, a collectible, or as an elegant accent in a contemporary interior.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
