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19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror

About the Item

Grand in size and decoration, this exceptional Napoleon III-period mirror is further set apart by an elaborate giltwood frame that features decorative elements such as garlands, doves, a basket of flowers and Apollo's torch. The magnificent size, expertly executed woodwork and beautiful condition of this mirror make it a prized specimen of 19th-century French design. Costly and labor-intensive to produce, mirrors such as this were considered luxury items, their ownership limited to an exclusive few. The finest were made by the best craftsmen in the area and to find one in such superb condition is truly rare. circa 1870 Measures: 55 1/4" wide x 78" high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 79 in (200.66 cm)Width: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
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  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 29-2041 1stDibs: LU89116931003
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