"Louis XVI Mirror, Circa 1870"
Superb carved wooden mirror, partially lacquered white and gilded with gold leaf.The frame, with its straight lines, is adorned with a refined floral design inspired by the Louis XVI style.
French work
Circa 1870
Dimensions
Height 96 cm
Width 78 cm
The original gilding, in very good condition, enhances the relief of the decoration and lends the whole piece an elegant luminosity.
This type of mirror once graced the drawing rooms and bedrooms of private mansions in the second half of the 19th century, bringing brilliance and depth to interiors.
The beveled glass testifies to high-quality craftsmanship.
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