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Carved Dragon Mirror

19th Century French Silver Gilt Carved Dragon Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A wonderful 19th Century French highly detailed carved dragon. In silver gilding wrapped around a
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Antique 18th Century French Country Wall Mirrors

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Silver Leaf

19th Century French Silver Gilt Carved Dragon Mirror
19th Century French Silver Gilt Carved Dragon Mirror
$3,262
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 2.37 in
Palatial Italian Florentine Rococo Revival Style Gilt Wood Carved Dragon Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Italian Florentine Rococo Revival Style Gilt Wood Carved Figural Mirror Frame. The
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20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Carved Wooden Dragon Mirror, Indochina, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Carved Wooden Dragon Mirror, Indochina, Circa 1900 The frame, executed with exceptional
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Antique Early 1900s Vietnamese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Carved Wooden Dragon Mirror, Indochina, Circa 1900
Carved Wooden Dragon Mirror, Indochina, Circa 1900
$1,860
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 0.4 in
Mirror with Carved Dragon att. Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass mirror with hand carved wood dragon attributed to French sculptor and cabinetmaker Gabriel
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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mirror with Carved Dragon att. Gabriel Viardot
Mirror with Carved Dragon att. Gabriel Viardot
$14,000
H 44 in W 23.5 in D 4 in
Antique & Quality Carved Dragon Sculpture Holding a Moon Shaped Beveled Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Lisse, NL
certainly made in his style. The way in which this hand carved wooden dragon is holding the moon-like
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

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Iron

Large Dragon Mirror in Finely Carved Iron Wood, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Large dragon mirror in finely carved iron wood, 19th.
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Antique Early 1900s Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Jade and Celadon Handle Hand Mirror with Repousse Dragon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand mirror with repousse Dragon and scene. Filagree surround cradled by jade and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors

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Jade, Copper

Asian Chinese Style Carved Mahogany and Bevelled Glass Dragon Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (19th century) carved mahogany and bevelled glass wall mirror with carved
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mahogany, Glass

Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon Attr. to Gabriel Viardot, ca. 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Berghuelen, DE
palette is held by a wooden winged dragon. Manufactured in France ca. 1880. Very good condition, mirror
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon in the Manner of Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon in the Manner of Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880 A great Victorian
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

A Carved Wood Dragon Mirror, in the manner of Gabriel Viardot, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
An attractive unusual mirror, creating an impact on any wall
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Antique 1880s European Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Beech

Very Large circa 1900 Hand Carved Wall Mirror Putti Angel with Lights & Dragon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1900 hand carved wall mirror with Putti
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Very Large circa 1900 Hand Carved Wall Mirror Putti Angel with Lights & Dragon
Very Large circa 1900 Hand Carved Wall Mirror Putti Angel with Lights & Dragon
$10,215 Sale Price
25% Off
H 67.33 in W 75.6 in D 12.21 in
Dragon mirror, by Gabriel Viardot, Japonisme, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
style" and adapted to European taste in the last third of the 19th century. Carved wooden table mirror
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Table Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Dragon mirror, by Gabriel Viardot, Japonisme, France, Circa 1880
Dragon mirror, by Gabriel Viardot, Japonisme, France, Circa 1880
$2,465 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Monumental Carved Dragons Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Mantel Buffet Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
carved giltwood frame, this mirror embodies the Chippendale style with its dramatic symmetry, bold scale
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Vintage 1930s American Chinese Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

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Walnut

Japanese Style Viardot Mirror with Dragon, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Japanese-style mantel / fireplace mirror in lacquered wood, carved with an imposing dragon
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Fabric, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Style Viardot Mirror with Dragon, circa 1880
Japanese Style Viardot Mirror with Dragon, circa 1880
$7,586 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 30.71 in D 11.03 in
Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Lisse, NL
the shield-like beveled mirror in its claws and the way the dragon seems to try to fend off the
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Floor Mirrors and Full...

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Marble

Late 19th Century Venetian Carved Giltwood Jardiniere with a Figure of Dragon
Located in Dubai, AE
Late 19th Century Venetian carved wood parcel gilt jardiniere with a large arch-shaped mirror
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Mirrors and ...

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 20th century or earlier Chinese hardwood hand carved five-claw dragon mirrors. Each is
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Buddhist Mirror and Dragon Stand, Edo Period, early 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
frame to set into the stand. The stand features a commanding and powerful carved gilt wood dragon coiled
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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St. George and the Dragon Girandole Mirror
Located in Wells, ME
St. George and the Dragon carved and gilded girandole mirror. The carved crest depicting a
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Convex Mirrors

Art Nouveou Style Carved Dragon Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Art Nouveou style well carved dragon looking glass wall mirror. Possibly Horner bros.
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20th Century American Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Glass

Superb Finely Carved Dragon Mirror Attributed to Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Essex, MA
A superb, finely carved dragon in walnut clutching a crescent moon shaped mirror, attributed to
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Walnut, Mirror

Old Wooden Carved Mystical Dragon Mirror
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A decorative mystical wooden caved dragon mirror. Executed circa 1900, very good condition
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Old Wooden Carved Mystical Dragon Mirror
Old Wooden Carved Mystical Dragon Mirror
H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 5.12 in
Antique Carved Wood Dragon Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique wooden carved mirror in the shape of a dragon, executed circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century German Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

1970s Round Mirror With Carved & Lacquered Wood Dragon
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely and asymmetrically styled Chinese Dragon framed mirror, with wood backing for strength
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20th Century American Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Gesso, Lacquer, Mirror

1970s Round Mirror With Carved & Lacquered Wood Dragon
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely and asymmetrically styled Chinese Dragon framed mirror, with wood backing for strength
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Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Gesso, Lacquer, Mirror

19th Century Dragon Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
Rare oval shaped bevelled mirror held by a wooden carved gilded dragon.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Dragon Mirror
19th Century Dragon Mirror
H 36.23 in W 43.31 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Hand Carved Cherub and Three Dragons Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th century cherub and dragons hand carved lime wood oval mirror.
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

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Fruitwood

Heavily Ornately Carved Pair of Japanese Export circa 1900 Dragon Wall Mirrors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Export Dragon carved mirrors These mirrors are more for art than function, the frames are sublime
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Late Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Hardwood

Handcarved Wood Dragon Mirror Circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a wall mirror decorated with a carved wood dragon and vine tendrils. executed ca. 1900.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Mystical Dragon Mirror, Testolini Venezia, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great mystical wooden dragon sculpture surrounding an old mirror. fantastic handmade woodcarving
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Black Lacquer and Gilt Dragon Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Lacquer and Gilt Dragon Carved Wood Mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Mirrors

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Wood, Lacquer

20th Century After Gabriel Viardot Dragon Mirror, Gilded Wood Art Nouveau
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding mirror in the shape of an anthropomorphic dragon that follows the lines of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Acrylic, Wood

Rare Large Gabriel Viardot French Japonisme Dragon Mirror with Cherub
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Benington, Herts
A very large and rare aesthetic movement French Japonisme 19th century carved mahogany dragon
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Mahogany, Mirror

Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Dresser Cabinet, Chest of Drawers w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Dresser Cabinet, Chest of Drawers w/ Mirror. Item
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Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Gilt and Carved Dragon Form 19th Century Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Wonderfully carved and gilt dragon form mirror. Northern Italian 19th century in the Renaissance
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Carved Wood Dragon Designer Wall Mirror, White
Located in Miami, FL
Great carved wood mirror with a white finish from the 1970s. The mirror hangs vertical as seen in
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Gilt Wood Dragon Motif Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th century gold gilt hand carved dragon motif mirror. A one of a kind piece, probably from
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880 A great Victorian mirror in
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Dragon Mirror from the Midcentury
Located in Søborg, DK
Very unusual yet beautiful mirror with a large pine frame decorated with 4 dragons and intertwining
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors

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Pine

Vintage Dragon Mirror from the Midcentury
Vintage Dragon Mirror from the Midcentury
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Gabriel Viardot 19th Century Crescent Dragon Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible 19th century crescent mirror attributed to Gabriel Viardot, with deeply carved wooden
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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Antique & Quality Carved Dragon Sculpture Holding a Shield Shaped Beveled Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Lisse, NL
carved wooden dragon is holding the shield-like beveled mirror in its claws makes this antique dramatic
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Antique Late 19th Century French Picture Frames

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Mirror, Wood

Unusual 19th century carved dragon mirror.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual 19th century carved dragon mirror.
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20th Century More Mirrors

Red Lacquer Carved Dragon Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Red lacquer mirror with dragon motif.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wall Mirrors

19th C. Italian Wood Carved Dragon Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extraordinary mirror. The carving is so unusual. It's Italian, all wood, covered in gold
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Antique 19th Century Italian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror

Finely Carved Chinoiserie Pagoda Wall Mirror with Dragons
Located in North Hollywood, CA
One of the best we have seen! This early 20th century mirror is finely carved with dragons, pagodas
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Wood

French Carved Walnut "Dragon Mirror" Attributed to Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Chicago, IL
Elaborately carved French walnut "Dragon Mirror" attributed to Gabriel Viardot, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Elaborately Carved Wood Dragon Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Intricately carved and polished dragons coil around the beveled mirror to great effect. The work is
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Vintage 1930s Asian Decorative Art

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Mirror

Elaborately Carved Wood Dragon Mirror
Elaborately Carved Wood Dragon Mirror
H 49 in W 35.5 in D 6.25 in
Seated Royal Buddha w/ Dragon Motif in Mirrored Relief
Located in New York, NY
Seated Royal Buddha Flanked with Carved Dragons with Mirrored Scales.
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Antique 19th Century Thai Religious Items

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Wood, Paint, Mirror

19th Century "China Trade" Carved Wood Dragon Mirror
Located in Southampton, NY
In China dragons are a symbol of authority and good fortune. This framed mirror features a pair of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Viardot Dragon Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A carved mirror in the form of a Chinese dragon holding a crescent moon mirror. Elaborately
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Viardot Dragon Mirror
Viardot Dragon Mirror
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in

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Carved Dragon Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved dragon mirror available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every carved dragon mirror was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the carved dragon mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each carved dragon mirror bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made carved dragon mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gabriel Viardot are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Dragon Mirror?

The average selling price for a carved dragon mirror at 1stDibs is $2,402, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.

In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space

We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.

By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design

Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.

Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.

On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.