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Mid-19th Century, Italian Wall Mirror

About the Item

A grand-scale, c. 1850, hand-carved gessoed, and 22k gold gilded, mirror from central Italy. The richly carved body is embellished with foliate scrolls, and clusters of blooms throughout, and rises to a pierced crown with a forward thrusting flourish of leaves above a relief face of a god.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 87 in (220.98 cm)Width: 52.25 in (132.72 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853925816652
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