Pair of Large English Antique Giltwood Wall Mirrors in the Rococo Style

Pair of large French Rococo revival giltwood large mirrors French, Late 19th Century Measures: Height 187/191cm, width 98cm, depth 11cm In a restrained, simple, yet elegant and charming Rococo revival style, this pair of large giltwood mirrors...

This exceptional antique mirror in the Rococo style is carved from giltwood. The Rococo style was revived in the 19th century, and this mirror demonstrates key features of the style ...

Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm...

Very large Italian giltwood mirror carved in the Baroque style Italian, 19th Century Height 254cm, width 168cm, depth 11cm This very lar...

Pair of very large French giltwood mirrors with scrolled acanthus borders. French, 20th century. Measures: height 264 cm, width 146 cm, depth 7 cm. Of exceptionally large scale and adapting various antique styles, particularly the rococo, these magnificent, very fine giltwood mirrors...

The frame of this fine, Italian, antique giltwood mirror references a style that was often used in designs for marquetry that was popular late in the reign of Louis XIV and pioneered...

A Magnificent Pair of George II Style English Carved Giltwood ‘Rococo’ Wall Mirrors After A Design By Thomas Johnson. Of large proportions, each mirror having a cartouche-shaped plate within a profusely carved and pierced branch-entwined frame with stylised acanthus foliate rocaille and ‘C’-scroll decoration, architectural motifs and running dogs, surmounted by an asymmetrical pagoda form cresting with rockwork spires and a seated rustic couple holding a basket, flanked by confronted Ho-Ho birds, with a conforming asymmetrical apron of acanthus and waterwork icicles centred by a perching bird. This magnificent and ornate pair of English wall mirrors or ‘pier glasses’ are refined and reduced from a design by Thomas Johnson (1723–1799) first published in 1756 and included in his ‘Collections of Designs’ (1758), plate 4, and republished in his ‘One Hundred and Fifty New Designs" (1761) as plate 22. Pier Glasses were designed to be placed on the wall or 'pier' between windows; as well as forming part of a decorative scheme they provided an important functional use, creating a reversal of dynamic with the windows at night, reflecting and maximising the light given off by candles or oil lamps. Johnson’s asymmetrical design creates a sense of fluidity and lightness to the mirrors, employing ‘contraste’ in the placing or absence of elements, to create a stylised form, which through the dynamic tension of its constituent parts instils the mirrors with a sense of playfulness and vitality. In London throughout the 1740s and 1750s there developed a great enthusiasm for the whimsical Rococo style, and it rapidly became the height of fashion, popularised, and disseminated throughout the country and further afield by cabinetmakers’ 'Books of Prices', and 'Directories'. The second half of the 19th century saw a revival of the Rococo style in England and many designers and furniture makers turned once again to Chippendale’s ‘Director’ and designs by Matthias Lock and Thomas Johnson for inspiration, with fine examples based on modified designs or specific plates. Thomas Johnson’s designs, executed in a vigourous picturesque manner, are often inspired by the work of earlier French designers, transposing motifs taken from engraved ornament by Jean Bérain, Daniel Marot, William de la Cour, J. B. Toro and Francis Barlow...

Pair of Italian Rococo style giltwood wall mirrors with rectangular plate within a scrolling acanthus surround (poss. Florence, 19th century).  

Pair of rococo mini sized mirrors, giltwood, gold leaf, Spain, 1930s These two small scale Rococo style round mirrors feature carved gold gilt frames. Unusual pieces due to their size. Nice aged patina showing their original gold leaf gilding. Interesting for collectors and beautiful to be displayed with other miniature mirrors creating a wall composition. Overall dimensions: 16,8 cm H x 11,5 cm W x 3 cm D / each Glass dimensions: 6'5 cm diameter The mirror collage...

A pair of Venetian giltwood mirrors 18th century with etched mirror plates depicting Classical muses. Elaborately carved, gessoed, and gilt mirror frames with diamond dust mirrors...

Rococo mini sized mirrors, giltwood, gold leaf, Spain, 1930s Small scale Rococo style round mirror featuring carved gold gilt frame. Unusual piece due to its size. Nice aged patina s...

Pair of Roman Rococo Giltwood Mirrors (Girandoles), each shaped plate within a cartouche-shaped frame surmounted by a pierced fan-shaped cresting carved with bunches of grapes, flowe...