Overmantel mirror - Wood

Elegant Napoléon III-era mirror in carved and gilded wood, bearing a dynamic form characteristic of the Louis XV or Rocaille style, highly sought after under the Second Empire. The frame is distinguished by the quality of its carving in solid wood, ornate with sinuous moldings, volutes and counter-volutes of acanthus. It is crowned by a superb carved pediment featuring a stylized shell and finishes at the bottom with small curved console feet. The gilding presents a very beautiful luminous patina with light signs of time that highlight its authenticity and history. The back of the mirror also testifies to an old and meticulous manufacture, with its original parquet backing in horizontal solid wood boards, characteristic of fine 19th-century carpentry techniques. Main Features Period: 19th century, Napoleon III period (Rocaille/Louis XV-inspired style) Frame: entirely carved and gilded wood, original solid wood parquet backing Dimensions: Height 73 cm × Width 46 cm × Thickness 4 cm Condition: Good overall preservation, superb antique patina, mirror and back original...

Estimate:£209.39

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