Wall mirror - Wood, Glass






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A monumental Baroque style wall mirror dating from the mid‑20th century (ca. 1950s–1960s), carved wood with a gold lacquer finish and bevelled glass, Italian design, approx. 130 cm high by 105 cm wide (base) with a 90 cm wide mirror and 90 cm high internal opening, origin Italy, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.
Description from the seller
Splendid and majestic monumental dressing mirror in Baroque style, a Louis XV masterpiece of Italian artistic craftsmanship from the mid-twentieth century (circa the 1950s/1960s).
An item of extraordinary visual presence, characterized by a sumptuous curved frame, richly hand-carved with elegant foliate volutes and floral motifs. The design culminates in the magnificent and imposing upper pediment, dominated by a large central shell motif (rocaille) masterfully carved.
The surface is finished with a precious gold artistic lacquer that gives warmth and an extraordinary lustre of days gone by. Perfect both for hanging and for placement above a fireplace or a sideboard, ideal to embellish prestigious salons or to create a sophisticated contrast in modern-design interiors.
• Era: Mid-20th century (1950s / 1960s)
• Origin: Italy (High artisanal manufacture in Florentine/Venetian style)
• Materials: Hand-carved and sculpted wood, gold-lacquer finish, beveled glass. Period back perfectly intact with suspension hook.
• Dimensions: Height 130 cm | Base width 105 cm | Mirror width 90 cm.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Solid, healthy structure with a beautiful gleaming patina. A piece ready to be placed in a home.
Splendid and majestic monumental dressing mirror in Baroque style, a Louis XV masterpiece of Italian artistic craftsmanship from the mid-twentieth century (circa the 1950s/1960s).
An item of extraordinary visual presence, characterized by a sumptuous curved frame, richly hand-carved with elegant foliate volutes and floral motifs. The design culminates in the magnificent and imposing upper pediment, dominated by a large central shell motif (rocaille) masterfully carved.
The surface is finished with a precious gold artistic lacquer that gives warmth and an extraordinary lustre of days gone by. Perfect both for hanging and for placement above a fireplace or a sideboard, ideal to embellish prestigious salons or to create a sophisticated contrast in modern-design interiors.
• Era: Mid-20th century (1950s / 1960s)
• Origin: Italy (High artisanal manufacture in Florentine/Venetian style)
• Materials: Hand-carved and sculpted wood, gold-lacquer finish, beveled glass. Period back perfectly intact with suspension hook.
• Dimensions: Height 130 cm | Base width 105 cm | Mirror width 90 cm.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Solid, healthy structure with a beautiful gleaming patina. A piece ready to be placed in a home.
