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19th Century French Exotic Rococo Mirror Hand Painted Decoupage Boy with Bear

$3,300
£2,481.33
€2,881.43
CA$4,608.38
A$5,111.04
CHF 2,684.07
MX$62,767.15
NOK 33,977.72
SEK 32,041.44
DKK 21,498.64
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About the Item

A unique 19th century French exotic themed, hand painted, decoupaged and mirrored depiction of a young animal trainer and his bear. The paper figural scene is cut and mounted between glass and a mirror backing, showing a boy training a standing bear. The boy wears a red robe and cap with a gold neckpiece. The bear is on a lead and holds a walking stick. The mirror is presented in a French Rococo-style scroll carved giltwood frame. A very heavy and unusual piece. Measures: 20 in. L x 14 in. W x 1 in. H The mirror shows scattered losses to the silver backing. The frame has scattered nicking and some separation at the miters.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mirror,Wood,Découpage,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850-1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The mirror shows scattered losses to the silver backing. The frame has scattered nicking and some separation at the miters.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758217111702

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