An Empire period cheval mirror in mahogany and mahogany veneer. A central tilting panel, held by two lateral pegs, supports the mirror. This large freestanding mirror is surmounted by a triangular pediment in mahogany veneer, adorned with a chased and gilded bronze mask of Apollo. On either side of the cheval mirror, two mahogany pilasters, each topped with caryatids in patinated black wood, rest on two small feet. The back of the mirror is covered in gold fabric with braid trim. The entire structure rests on four patinated black claw feet.
Center panel dimensions: 82.5 cm x 139 cm / 32.48 in x 54.72 in
What is a psyche?
A cheval mirror is a large, movable mirror mounted on a frame that can be tilted at will to allow for a full-length view of oneself. This piece of furniture was very fashionable in the early 19th century and experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 1930s. It's worth noting that being able to see oneself full-length was a true innovation during the Empire period. It was at this time that the cheval mirror appeared, reserved for ladies' bedrooms. The mirror was then mounted on pivots, adjustable, and framed by candelabra. Beyond its convenience, the large mirror certainly contributed to changing the image of oneself and one's body, to which increasing attention was being paid at this time. Our Empire mirror is a beautiful testament to this era, which explores the relationship with the body and its image.
Circa: 1800
Dim: L: 109cm, D: 67cm, H: 205cm.
Dim: W: 42.9in, D: 26.4in, H: 80.7in.
Condition report: Good condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and appearance.
- Reference :
- 3296
- Width :
- 109 (cm)
- Height :
- 205 (cm)
- Depth :
- 67 (cm)
- Era ::
- 19th century
- Style ::
- Empire
- Materials :)
- Mahogany, Bronze, Glass
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