Mirrors

Dimensions: 60″H x 43″W x 5″D

Fanciful and fun, this 19th century French Louis XVI- style oval gold gilt mirror boasts intricate, carved details from top to bottom. A carved bouquet of flowers and vines crowns the brilliant mirror, with exceptional ribbon details.  The original mercury glass contains wonderful sparkles and foxing, and is surrounded by the lusterous gold gilt frame which is embellished with beaded pearl and stylized twisted ribbon/acanthus leaf-motif carvings. The gold gilt is in excellent antique condition with a brilliant metallic luster.

Dimensions: 25″H x 26-3/8″W x 1-3/4″D

This terrific faux–bamboo mirror was made in France, circa 1880. Its frame was made by turning hand-selected oak into a stacked-spool or faux bamboo design. The darker frame is nearly a square, which is a somewhat unusual shape for these mirrors. The oak has patinated brilliantly, with a warm and antiquated finish that is sure to solicit a glance.

Dimensions: 56-1/4″H x 41-1/2″W x 2-3/4″D

A brilliant 19th century gold gilt mantle mirror, made in France circa 1870. The mirror is large and beautiful. The frame is ornamented with bundles of flowers that can be found in its corners and sides. The gilt finish has experienced some loss due to time and hundreds of feather dustings, exposing some of the red bole substratum. Often referred to as “French Red” this facet of gilt mirrors is sought after. The frame is trimmed in a twisted cording motif. The mirror has its original mercury glass, which has some foxing and sparkles galore. The “diamond dust” has become separated from the backing and fallen into the glass. Gravity has situated much of the sparkles along the mirror’s bottom.

Dimensions: 70-1/4″H x 36″W x 20″D