American Classical Gilt Wood Cornucopia & Grape Cluster Oval Wall Mirror, C 1820

English oval gilt carved wood and gesso scrolled foliage wall mirror with centered floral urn crest. Early 19th century.

English Chippendale gilt carved wood and gesso mirror with acanthus floral and shell motif. Mirror retains the original glass. Late 18th Century

Elegant 18th century gilt wall mirror from the late baroque period around 1790 in Italy. The artfully handcarved, partly open worked frame shows a lovely gold leaf plated surface and is adorned by elaborately carved floral motives, covered by an amazing looking patina. The highlight builds the large, slightly forward tilted top carving. Red shimmering spots that shine through the slightly abrased surface are caused by the so-called "bolus", the substrate/ ground for gilding and confer this late baroque wall mirror an extravagant and luxurious appearance at the same time. The backside is closed with an old card board and a metal ring makes wall mounting easy. An extraordinary shaped, elegant over 230 years old antique wall mirror...

A fine quality Mid-18th century Chippendale period oval carved giltwood Mirror having leaf canopy cartouche above vase with flowers. The Mirror with intricate “C” scroll flower & aca...