Ornate Antique Venetian Rococo Gilt Wall Mirror With Olive Green Highlights, Italy

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Antique gilt wood wall mirror from the 1920-40s, gold with gentle hints of soft olive green on the carved wood … Read more Antique gilt wood wall mirror from the 1920-40s, gold with gentle hints of soft olive green on the carved wood surround. Italian Rococo in style with a mêlée of acanthus leaves, scrolls, arches and shelves topped with a shell design. Flowers extent downwards over the shoulder area.
Heavy gesso on segmented wood construction, mirror glass is in great condition.
This mirror is in the style of Borghese, no label visible. Condition is very good.
A beautifully balanced piece.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
H25", W14.5", D1.75-3.75 at the top shell area.

The word Rococo is derived from the French word rocaille, which denoted the shell-covered rock work that was used to decorate artificial grottoes See less