Italian 17th Century Giltwood and Ebonized Fruitwood Florentine Mirror

A stunning and large scale Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood mirror. The original mirror plates are framed within a foliate and hammered designed mottled border. At the ba...

A grand scaled and highly quality Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood mirror, from the collection of Hugh Hefner. This exquisite floor mirror stands on two beautifully scrolled...

18th Century, Venetian Baroque Carved Giltwood mirror This mirror was made in Venice, Italy, in the second half of the 18th century. The frame, in carved and gilded wood, has the characteristics of the Venetian baroque. The internal wooden band, with 90-degree angles in the lower portion and with a cambered and curvilinear profile in the upper part, is carved in vegetable-shaped bas-reliefs. At the top a rich cymatium encloses another mirror. Rich perforated volutes, rocaille and phytomorphic elements, create movement to the whole and streamline the mirror making it graceful. To crown, there is a floral element. Also, below the frame includes a small mirror, while on the sides continue the friezes carved with flowers, leaves and scrolls rocaille. This small mirror, very refined and of great decorative effect, can be easily placed in different environments, placed over consoles or antique drawers...

Period Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Mirror. Florentine. Original Gilding. Carved and Gilded Hardwood in Sunflower and Foliate Motif Provenance: Private Beacon Hill Collection