"Small Louis XVI Period Mirror - Painted Wood Grey And Gold, Circa 1790"
A small Louis XVI/Directoire period mirror, in carved wood, painted in an antique gray tone and enhanced with gilding. The frame features fluted columns terminating in gilt capitals, and a carved upper frieze. The corners are adorned with small decorative details. The mercury glass, slightly pitted, is original. The original wooden backing is unreplaced. An elegant and authentic mirror, illustrating the transition between Louis XVI and Directoire, combining neoclassical restraint with delicate refinement. 
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