A large Louis XIV style mirror with ebonized wood and rich repoussé and gilt copper decoration. The pediment is adorned with a basket of overflowing flowers flanked by two winged chimeras with open mouths. The central beveled glass pane has a double frame of carved wood and copper floral friezes, embellished at the corners with spandrels decorated with baskets of flowers. This type of mirror was very fashionable from the reign of Louis XIV until the end of the 18th century.
Circa: 1870
Condition report: In good overall condition. Wear on the central mirror.
Delivery
France: €350
Europe: €500
US/Canada/HK: €600
Rest of the world: Price upon request
Europe: €500
US/Canada/HK: €600
Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 3249
- Width :
- 87 (cm)
- Height :
- 140 (cm)
- Depth :
- 10 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
- Style:
- Louis XIV
- Materials:
- blackened wood, copper
