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French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror

$18,950
$24,85023% Off
£14,069.37
£18,449.8023% Off
€16,394.68
€21,499.1023% Off
CA$26,308.72
CA$34,499.8323% Off
A$29,427.96
A$38,590.2223% Off
CHF 15,314.48
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MX$362,268.20
MX$475,058.8223% Off
NOK 194,831.95
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SEK 182,790.78
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DKK 122,320.70
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About the Item

A very fine French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted freestanding Cheval swiveling mirror. The oval framed mirror plate surmounted with Empire style gilt bronze laurel wreaths, flanked by twin supports decorated with ormolu urns, on a rectangular base with ormolu decorations emblematic to the French Empire reign. The mirror back recently upholstered, Paris, circa 1860-1870. Measure: Height 68 1/2 inches (174 cm) Width 46 inches (116.9 cm) Depth 18 1/2 inches (47 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.5 in (173.99 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860-1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A beautiful & impressive mirror. Great quality ormolu mounts with all original gilt. Overall condition is good, with wear consistent with age and use. Some minor veneer edge losses and hairlines. The mirror has some age spotting/wear. View all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2402 1stDibs: LU1796215060051

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