18th Century Baroque Continental Silver Framed Mirror

The mirror with an elegant neoclassical surround with large band of acanthus leaves in relief. Worn to a nice antique patina. Dimensions: H. 43", W. 34", Depth 1 1/2" Condition: Pl...

A large and very decorative mirror with parcel gilt frame, ribbons and bows. Beautiful ribbon and tassel surround an oval crest with painted rose over mirror. Dimensions: 39 1/4" L,...

The large mirror with a wide openwork leafy scrolled surround. The pediment shaped crest with a leaf with scrolled top and bell flower applique over an open palmette. Matching palmet...

With a shaped top and bottom, panels with etched scrolls and cartouches. Applied rosettes all around. H. 33", L. 23 1/2", Depth 1 1/2" Condition: Please see detail photos. There i...

Antique early-20th century Continental solid silver large wall mirror, delicately decorated with flowing flowers and foliage, vacant cartouche above and allong the boarder. Unmarked,...

An 18th century Italian Venetian-style wall mirror with original silvered patina.

Large rectangular antique silvered French mirror in the Baroque style French, 19th Century Height 153cm, width 94cm, depth 11cm Imitating the Dutch eighteenth century Baroque style, and crafted in France in the nineteenth, this exceptional piece is a large rectangular silvered mirror, combining a decadent, indulgent, elaborate Baroque design with the skill and proficiency of nineteenth century French craftsmanship. Notable for its impressively large size, it features delicate floral embellishments and a decorative vase surmount, and this stunning antique mirror would make a beautiful addition to any elegant interior. Although it was made in France, the silvered mirror is actually fashioned in the 18th century Dutch style. Known as the Dutch 'Golden Age', this period of the decorative arts was inspired by the previous Baroque style forms, which can be distinguished on the present antique mirror. Originating in 17th Century Italy, the ornate Baroque style is characterised by its dramatic exuberance and luxurious decadence. Floral garlands and scrolling foliate imagery are common to Baroque design, as is the use of heavy textiles such as velvet and damask. The influence of the Baroque is evident in the silver mirror's heavily ornamented frame, which features lavish, swirling embellishments that are balanced by the structured rectangular frame below. The Baroque style of the Dutch Golden Age experienced a 19th Century revival, which is excellently demonstrated by this large antique silvered mirror...

Antique french wall mirror, Louis-Philippe style, circa 1900. Re-gilding to the patinated silvered leaf, decoration of the antique frame wit...