A very large, hand-carved, gessoed and gold gilded, 19th c. mirror with exceptional, foliate carving. The upper extrusions in a broken pediment style, surmounted by a fleur de lis style crown. In the center, on each side, a pair of curling acanthus leaves above flowers and trailing leaves. The inset, mercury glass is original.
Dimensions40.75in. Height x 91.5in. Width x 28.25in. Depth MaterialsWalnut, pearwood, gilt bronze Place of Origin1850's PeriodTuscany, Italy
