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French 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Vernis-Martin Dressing Mirror

$18,500
£14,231.43
€16,518.65
CA$26,089.42
A$29,224.54
CHF 15,349.78
MX$355,360.95
NOK 194,378.36
SEK 184,517.33
DKK 123,285.05

About the Item

A Fine and Rare French 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Style Three-Way Standing 'Marie Antoinette' Style Dressing Beveled Mirror Set, the center panel topped with an oval oil-on-panel painting depicting an 18th-century scene of a standing maiden, with an ormolu ribbon-tied frame flanked by ormolu laurels and crowned with an ormolu motif of crossed torch flames and an arrow quiver, and floral wreaths. The lower section of the central panel is fitted with a rectangular oil-on-panel painting depicting a Roman Capriccio. The swiveling side panels feature X-banded ormolu mounts and raised on brass casters. Circa Paris, 1880–1890. Center mirror height: 85 1/4 inches (216.6 cm) Center mirror width: 43 3/4 inches (111.1 cm) Side mirrors height: 71 inches (180.3 cm) Side mirrors width: 22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 85.25 in (216.54 cm)Width: 86.25 in (219.08 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa Paris, 1880–1890
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A truly beautiful dressing mirror, overall condition is good with the frame recently restored and the ormolu cleaned. Some of the mirrors have aged silver fogging, wear and spotting. The center panel should be secured against the wall for safety.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2837 - Lot 11321stDibs: LU1796242467292

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