Wall mirror - in lacquered and gilded wood - Venice, 19th Century (mercury mirror)
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Antique Venetian Baroque style gilded lacquered wood mirror from Italy, dating to 1800–1850, with external dimensions 54 × 34 cm, depth 5 cm and a 31 × 21 cm inner mirror, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.
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Description:
An exquisitely elegant and flavorful period frame, a superb example of Venetian craftsmanship from the mid-19th century.
The frame features a richly curved and articulated silhouette, beautifully finished by alternating an antique lacquer in sage green/gray granite tones with a rich gold leaf gilding on the profiles and on the raised moldings.
The superb upper pediment is pierced with a day-cut motif of a large open acanthus leaf, supported by elegant scrolls and twisted volutes. The looking-glass encloses its original contemporaneous mercury-backed mirror plate, characterized by suggestive and authentic flourishes, oxidation spots and a splendid silvery patina typical of the 18th century.
The object preserves a magnificent patina on the front, with plaster preparation and red-brown bole that surface delicately at the worn points. The back retains its intact antique structure. Originating from a prestigious private collection.
• Material: Carved wood, plaster, artisanal lacquer, gold leaf, original mercury mirror
Period: 19th century
Style: Venetian Baroque Revival / Louis XV
External dimensions: 54 x 34 cm
Internal dimensions (Mirror):
31 x 21 cm
Frame thickness: 5 cm
Condition: Very good in relation to its age and the fragility of the lacquer. Solid wooden structure.
Surface losses and gilding wear consistent with its three centuries of history. The detailed photos are an integral part of the description.
Description:
An exquisitely elegant and flavorful period frame, a superb example of Venetian craftsmanship from the mid-19th century.
The frame features a richly curved and articulated silhouette, beautifully finished by alternating an antique lacquer in sage green/gray granite tones with a rich gold leaf gilding on the profiles and on the raised moldings.
The superb upper pediment is pierced with a day-cut motif of a large open acanthus leaf, supported by elegant scrolls and twisted volutes. The looking-glass encloses its original contemporaneous mercury-backed mirror plate, characterized by suggestive and authentic flourishes, oxidation spots and a splendid silvery patina typical of the 18th century.
The object preserves a magnificent patina on the front, with plaster preparation and red-brown bole that surface delicately at the worn points. The back retains its intact antique structure. Originating from a prestigious private collection.
• Material: Carved wood, plaster, artisanal lacquer, gold leaf, original mercury mirror
Period: 19th century
Style: Venetian Baroque Revival / Louis XV
External dimensions: 54 x 34 cm
Internal dimensions (Mirror):
31 x 21 cm
Frame thickness: 5 cm
Condition: Very good in relation to its age and the fragility of the lacquer. Solid wooden structure.
Surface losses and gilding wear consistent with its three centuries of history. The detailed photos are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Baroque style
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
in lacquered and gilded wood - Venice, 19th Century (mercury mirror)
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
54 cm
External width
34 cm
Internal height
31 cm
Internal width
21 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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