Antique Italian Giltwood Mirror Carved with Fruiting Vines, 19th Century

A superbly carved and highly decorative fine quality Italian Florentine giltwood  mirror, mid 19th Century in date. This rectangular mirror consists of a superbly carved giltwood fr...

This is a superb very elaborate antique giltwood Florentine mirror dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. It is certain to make a charming addition to that one special room in your home. Florentine style refers to the art and architecture coming out of Florence, Italy during the Renaissance period. Florentine furniture is characterized by the heavy use of gilding on wood and very elaborate carved decoration. The frame comprises a centered leaf shield, richly carved grapes, pieced leaf and flower motifs though out, barley twist to the top and sides. It is certain to make a charming addition to that one special room in your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 190 x Width 150 x Depth 12 Dimensions in inches: Height 74.8 x Width 59.1 x Depth 4.7 Mirrors are commonly used for personal grooming or admiring oneself (in which case the archaic term looking-glass is sometimes still used), decoration, and architecture. The earliest manufactured mirrors were pieces of polished stone such as obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass. In classical antiquity, mirrors were made of solid metal (bronze, later silver) and were too expensive for widespread use by common people...

A superbly carved and highly decorative small fine quality Italian Florentine giltwood mirror, mid 19th Century in date. This rectangular mirror consists of a superbly carved gilt...

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This 19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Florentine Mirror is an outstanding piece with luxurious intricate details. The carved and giltwood frame showcases the craftsmanship an...

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19th Century carved giltwood mirror in the Baroque manner. Great scale.

The 19th Century Italian Florentine Carved and Giltwood Mirror exudes opulence with intricate carvings and giltwood details, showcasing the craftsmanship of Italian artisans from the...