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French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes

$36,000
$45,00020% Off
£27,646.45
£34,558.0620% Off
€31,682.49
€39,603.1220% Off
CA$50,679.11
CA$63,348.8920% Off
A$56,771.80
A$70,964.7520% Off
CHF 29,528.39
CHF 36,910.4920% Off
MX$692,498.81
MX$865,623.5120% Off
NOK 375,935.69
NOK 469,919.6120% Off
SEK 354,480.56
SEK 443,100.7020% Off
DKK 236,469.46
DKK 295,586.8220% Off

About the Item

A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands and crowned with a pierced carved Satyr's mask with foliate swags and acanthus, the top with a pair of floral urns. All gilding is the original 24-carat gold leaf, Paris, circa 1870-1880. Note: The original beveled center mirror plate has some age spotting and silver peeling that are not shown on the images due to the reflection of the photography for this listing. Measures: Height: 66 inches (167.6 cm) Width: 52 inches (132.1 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Gesso,Mirror,Wood,Beveled,Carved,Gilt,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870-1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and great quality mirror. Overall condition is very good with minor touch-ups and restorations. The mirror plate has some age spotting and silver peeling from behind. The center mirror images do not show some of the silver peeling.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2218 - Lot 101381stDibs: LU179628022193

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