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French Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany, Swans in Bronze D'Ore Ormolu, circa 1815

About the Item

A very beautiful Empire mirror in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with satinwood inlaid bandings. The book-matched figured mahogany draws the eye upward to the stepped pediment that graces the top of the mirror. Fine mounts of bronze d’ore ormolu with swans straddling flower-filled urns decorate the middle corners and bottom center half. France, circa 1815. The swan symbolizes grace & beauty, and is associated with love, music, & poetry. In Roman mythology the swan was sacred to Venus, the goddess of love & beauty. Empress Josephine was so fond of swans, she adopted them as her emblem adorning her house (Château Malmaison), her furnishings & porcelain with it. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible. Measurements: 27" wide x 3 3/4" deep x 54 3/4" high
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54.75 in (139.07 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1815
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Mirror frame has been expertly French-polished in our workshop. Original mirror with some distortion and imperfections. See published photos taken in showroom.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MIR000391stDibs: LU988113177161

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