Hand mirror in carved, inlaid, and pyrography-decorated wood. Sorrento, 19th century. - Hand mirror - Wood

Hand mirror in carved, inlaid, and pyrography-decorated wood. Sorrento, 19th century.

42 x 18 cm.

A small hand mirror from Sorrento, dating to the second half of the 19th century. The wood is decorated using the techniques of inlay and pyrography—hallmarks of the artisanal craft from the Sorrento Peninsula. The handle and frame feature geometric and floral motifs executed with both techniques, in keeping with the tradition that made local craftsmanship renowned among travelers on the Grand Tour and an international clientele of the era.

Condition report: In good overall condition, with two small losses to the carvings.


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- All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed.

Note for non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, is-sued by the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and may therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force from 2026 pro-vide for reduced processing times for works with a declared value below €50,000, at the discretion of the expert committee: typically 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price.

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