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French Louis Philippe-style gilded mirror
Large rectangular fireplace mirror with rounded upper corners, featuring a wooden frame and gilded stucco in relief with scrolling foliage and pearl motifs.
The wooden back, hollow of sorts, bears an oval stamp “ARGENTURE PERFECTIONNÉE 1 MAR. 99”. This inscription corresponds to a silvering or re-silvering operation.
The gilding shows wear and localized alterations.
Small chippings and cracks are visible on the stucco. The mirror has a few very light pits.

Miroir doré style Louis Philippe français 
Grande glace de cheminée rectangulaire à angles supérieurs arrondis, avec cadre en bois et stuc doré à décor de rinceaux et de perles en relief. 
Le dos sans fond en bois porte un tampon ovale « ARGENTURE PERFECTIONNÉE 1 MAR. 99 ». Cette inscription correspond à une opération d'argenture ou de réargenture

La dorure présente des usures et des altérations localisées. 
De petits manques et des fissures sont visibles sur le stuc. Le miroir présente quelques piqûres très légères.

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Overmantel mirror  - Wood, mirror

France - Antique inspired  - late 19th century

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French late-19th-century gilded wood and mirror fireplace mirror in Louis Philippe style, rectangular with rounded upper corners, 134 × 73 cm, in good condition with some wear to the gilding.

Overmantel mirror - Wood, mirror

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French late-19th-century gilded wood and mirror fireplace mirror in Louis Philippe style, rectangular with rounded upper corners, 134 × 73 cm, in good condition with some wear to the gilding.

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