Louis XVI Oval Giltwood Wall Mirror

Object Description

A Louis XVI oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a finely carved band of gadrooning of convex shape. The paisley-like motif is followed by a concave band and a more detailed foliate band. Water gilding of polished and matte quality with some bleeding of the bole. The rich patina provides depth and beauty to the mirror.
The mirror glass a later replacement.

Object Condition

Good, wear consistent with age and use, minor losses, minor fading, mirror glass a later replacement – detailed condition report on request

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