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Antique Large French Giltwood Wall Mirror 18th Century - 171x101cm
About the Item
This is a large impressive antique French Louis XIV carved giltwood and gesso wall mirror, Circa 1760 in date.
The frame is surmounted with an elaborate carved and pierced giltwood central finial with anthemion, acanthus leaf, foliage and berries decoration. The rectangular mirror is framed with flowerheads and anthemion and features it's original mirror plate.
The quality and craftsmanship of this stunning piece are absolutely superb.
Add an elegant touch to a special part of your home with this fantastic mirror.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 171 cm x Width 101 cm x Depth 15 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 5 foot, 7 inches x Width 3 foot, 4 inches x Depth 6 inches
The purpose of gilding is to give the appearance of solid gold, a practice that began over 4,000 years ago in Egypt. Paintings from Egyptian tombs from around 2000 B.C. show workers pounding gold into thin sheets to apply to pieces of furniture and coffins. The Greeks applied gilding to statues in around 400 B.C.E., and gilding techniques have continued to be used in Europe, South America, Spain, Britain and the United States.
During the 18th century, Louis XIV of France flaunted his wealth with gilded furnishings, framed artwork and architectural detailing, marking France as a leader in the decorative arts.
Our reference: A3434
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Dimensions in cm:
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Dimensions in inches:
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