Frame - Wood, gold leaf - Large Oval Mirror

Large Baroque Oval Wooden-Gold Mirror – Historic Workshop "Umberto Baldissera, Al Gesù", Rome – circa 1930s/1950s

Splendid and imposing wall-mounted oval mirror in full Baroque style, made by the renowned art and manufacturing workshop "Umberto Baldissera – Al Gesù" of Rome. The piece is datable to the 1930s to the 1950s.

Details and Craftsmanship

The rich volute frame is entirely carved and gilded wood. The back of the structure preserves the original antique paper label from the frame and portrait frame factory of Umberto Baldissera, bearing the historic addresses of the headquarters at Via d'Aracoeli 65 and the warehouses at Via Celsa 12 (Piazza del Gesù area, Rome). The presence of this historic workshop mark greatly enhances the piece's antique and collecting value. Also on the back is hand-pressed the original catalog/production code (162 E).

The original crystal features an exceptional and pronounced natural craquelé effect and a fascinating oxidation of the silvering, typical of mirrors from historic environments. This authentic patina gives the piece a unique character and light, highly sought after in high-end interior design.

Dimensions and Weight

• Overall external dimensions: 98 x 75 x 5 cm
• Internal dimensions (mirror only): 62 x 48 cm
• Total weight: 8 kg

Condition

The item presents in good vintage condition and is structurally solid. The frame shows the normal patina of time, consistent with its age, with some historic losses of the dark preparatory layer on the back (visible in photos), which do not affect the aesthetic of the gilded front. The glass is magnificently aged and oxidized by time. Already equipped with the original rear hanger, ready to hang