French Louis XV Rococo 18th Century Carved Giltwood Flower Basket Wall Mirror

Object Description

A mid-18th century French Louis XV giltwood wall mirror with original rectangular mirror pane, the mirrored showing bold intricate foliage and floral carving. The corners are accentuated with large C-scrolls which are connected by interlacing laurel garlands. The mirror is surmounted by a pierced cresting with a central flower and foliage basket of elaborate carving which is arched by a three-lobed rocaille cartouche. Supported on two small feet decorated with C-scrolls, the part of the frame is decorated by a central flower bouquet.
Original gilding with beautiful patina. The original mirror panes with some corrosion.

Object Literature

Literature: Graham Child: World Mirrors, London, 1990, p.194-195, fig. 359-364.

Object Condition

Good, beautiful patina, wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading, original mirror panes with corrosion – detailed condition report on request

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