Mirror - Bronze

Circular mirror in cast patinated metal, partly gilded, in a neorococo or neobaroque style, with a patinated and gilded metal frame, rich decorations of acanthus leaves, scrolls and mascarons, late 19th – early 20th century.

Frame composed of curved elements joined by metal pins, adorned with rich applications of acanthus leaves, vegetal tendrils and mascarons of a Bacchic or satyric character. Relief-decorations modeled and applied to the main structure. Antique finish in tones of bronzed brown with residue of gilding. Circular glass and rear protective panel.
- Mirror diameter: 62 cm.
- Indicative maximum footprint: up to about 82 cm.
- Total weight: 11 kg.
- Frame material: presumably bronze or other copper alloy.
- Era: probably late 19th – first decades of the 20th century.

The sturdy back ring and the metal trefoil testify to a hanging system designed to support a substantial mass. The use of metal pins to connect the elements is consistent with a construction obtained by assembling several heavy cast pieces (not sheets). The acanthus leaves, tendrils and mascarons display very accurate three-dimensional modeling. Of particular interest is the bearded mascaron, with vegetal elements seeming to emerge from the hair: an ornamental solution of Baroque derivation, revived by 19th-century historicist production.