Louis XVI Style Cornucopia Mirror in Carved and Gilded Wood, France, 1920s

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Louis XVI style cornucopia mirror, carved and gilded wood, pp. 20th century - France

Spectacular carved and gilded wooden mirror, … Read more Louis XVI style cornucopia mirror, carved and gilded wood, pp. 20th century - France

Spectacular carved and gilded wooden mirror, made during the first quarter of the 20th century following the Louis XVI style. The silver mirror is framed in a rectangular main body. At the top, an exuberant crest develops, slender and light, which has a large rockery in its central area. This central rockery is joined by delicate scrolls with the plant elements that extend along the sides of the mirror.

For some authors, Louis XVI is a style with a markedly “feminine” tendency, and it should even have been named after “Marie Antoinette.” It contrasts with the Louis It is characterized by lightness, harmony and proportion, leaving aside the heaviness and excess of the styles it follows. It stands as a more discreet and elegant style than its predecessor.

with this exquisite mirror you will bring a refined and elegant style to any space and environment. They are mirrors highly sought after in the art market for their refinement and timeless aesthetics. Suitable in any environment, in composition with more mirrors or as a single piece.

Overall dimensions: 86 x 78 x 10 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 38 x 26 cm. See less