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18th Century Venetian Mirror

About the Item

Grand-scale, c. 1760, hand-carved, gessoed and 22k gold gilded Venetian mirror inset with original, mercury glass and surrounded by serpentine relief carvings. The whole surmounted by a glorious, pierced, foliate crown terminating in a curled leaf.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A few, very minor chips to gilding which are appropriate to the age. The lower right part of the apron is slightly loose.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853925889912

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