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Art Nouveau mirror from France, dating to ca. 1900–1910, with a gold-colour brass frame, leather and wood, external dimensions 46 × 63 × 2 cm, internal 32 × 37 cm, weight 10 kg, in good used condition with signs of age.
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Brass-gold mirror with leather, following Gabriel Viardot, Art Nouveau, early 20th century – France
Materials: Wood, brass and leather
Style: Art Nouveau, following Gabriel Viardot
Period: Early 20th century
Country of origin: France
Good condition for its age and use
Overall dimensions: 46 x 63 x 2 cm.
Mirror dimensions: 32 x 37 cm.
Impressive modernist-design mirror, with a wooden core and an ornate front featuring plates of brass-gold and brown leather, following the designs of the celebrated Gabriel Viardot. Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a Parisian designer, renowned worldwide for creating entirely unique pieces of furniture, with a highly personal and distinctive style. He began his production with decorative pieces, such as sculptural figures and mirrors, and soon designed larger furniture. His style is characterized by a Gothic essence reinterpreted under French modernist aesthetics, all marked by his own aesthetic signature. He also specialized in furniture of Oriental style or influence.
The piece presents a bell-shaped trapezoidal form, which widens organically toward the upper part and rests on a broad base, a silhouette very typical of modernist design. The external contour breaks with traditional shapes by combining straight segments on the lower sides with pronounced sinuous curves toward the ends. It expresses the movement’s fascination with nature, elegance and ornamental fluidity.
In addition to its own form, its ornamentation is based on various embossed motifs made using the repoussé technique. The two plates or sheets of brass-gold on the top show stylized dragon figures facing each other. On the remaining surface of the frame, brown leather pieces with stylized and interwoven botanical elements. All profiles are finished with rows of pyramid-shaped tacks.
The product shipment will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight and destination. Shipping costs include professional bespoke packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty.
The buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and any taxes in the destination country, if any. Please note the seller’s liability disclaimer regarding possible customs charges, as they are charged in the destination country and the amount payable is determined by that country’s customs. If an export license is required, the costs are borne by the buyer. The cost depends progressively on the value of the work to be exported.
Seller's Story
- ABOUT US - Fragonard Interiors is a company with experience for more than 30 years, with a team of experts specialized in antiques, design pieces, works of art and interior design projects.
We always seek excellence and originality in each of the pieces, chasing as much customer satisfaction as possible.
By giving a new life to the pieces and works of art, we manage to perpetuate their soul and activate a circular economy of objects.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: fragonard_interiors
The packaging is professional and adapted to each piece, with tracking number and shipping insurance. 100% AUTHENTICITY AND QUALITY CONTROL. Each item sold is analyzed, studied and authenticated by experts.
WORLD DELIVERY We ship to all countries served by international courier service providers such as DHL, UPS ...
You can also arrange for yourself to pick up at our physical location.
Translated by Google TranslateBrass-gold mirror with leather, following Gabriel Viardot, Art Nouveau, early 20th century – France
Materials: Wood, brass and leather
Style: Art Nouveau, following Gabriel Viardot
Period: Early 20th century
Country of origin: France
Good condition for its age and use
Overall dimensions: 46 x 63 x 2 cm.
Mirror dimensions: 32 x 37 cm.
Impressive modernist-design mirror, with a wooden core and an ornate front featuring plates of brass-gold and brown leather, following the designs of the celebrated Gabriel Viardot. Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a Parisian designer, renowned worldwide for creating entirely unique pieces of furniture, with a highly personal and distinctive style. He began his production with decorative pieces, such as sculptural figures and mirrors, and soon designed larger furniture. His style is characterized by a Gothic essence reinterpreted under French modernist aesthetics, all marked by his own aesthetic signature. He also specialized in furniture of Oriental style or influence.
The piece presents a bell-shaped trapezoidal form, which widens organically toward the upper part and rests on a broad base, a silhouette very typical of modernist design. The external contour breaks with traditional shapes by combining straight segments on the lower sides with pronounced sinuous curves toward the ends. It expresses the movement’s fascination with nature, elegance and ornamental fluidity.
In addition to its own form, its ornamentation is based on various embossed motifs made using the repoussé technique. The two plates or sheets of brass-gold on the top show stylized dragon figures facing each other. On the remaining surface of the frame, brown leather pieces with stylized and interwoven botanical elements. All profiles are finished with rows of pyramid-shaped tacks.
The product shipment will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight and destination. Shipping costs include professional bespoke packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty.
The buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and any taxes in the destination country, if any. Please note the seller’s liability disclaimer regarding possible customs charges, as they are charged in the destination country and the amount payable is determined by that country’s customs. If an export license is required, the costs are borne by the buyer. The cost depends progressively on the value of the work to be exported.
Seller's Story
- ABOUT US - Fragonard Interiors is a company with experience for more than 30 years, with a team of experts specialized in antiques, design pieces, works of art and interior design projects.
We always seek excellence and originality in each of the pieces, chasing as much customer satisfaction as possible.
By giving a new life to the pieces and works of art, we manage to perpetuate their soul and activate a circular economy of objects.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: fragonard_interiors
The packaging is professional and adapted to each piece, with tracking number and shipping insurance. 100% AUTHENTICITY AND QUALITY CONTROL. Each item sold is analyzed, studied and authenticated by experts.
WORLD DELIVERY We ship to all countries served by international courier service providers such as DHL, UPS ...
You can also arrange for yourself to pick up at our physical location.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
10 kg
Brass type
Gilt brass
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Leather, Wood
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
46 cm
External width
63 cm
Internal height
32 cm
Internal width
37 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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