Mid 19th Century, Gilded Venetian Mirror

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.

Additional information

Dimensions

77.5in. Height x 56in. Width

Materials

Wood, Gilding, Glass

Place of Origin

Venice, Italy

Period

1850's

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