Art Deco Period “Sorciere” Mirror

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French mirror from the Art Deco period with a round frame circling a central round mirror. The frame is crafted … Read more French mirror from the Art Deco period with a round frame circling a central round mirror. The frame is crafted with pieces of metal that has been welded together. This piece is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately depict the condition.

Symbolizing a time of great change worldwide, Art Deco, short for Arts Décoratifs, is often synonymous with bold, geometric architecture and luxurious, extravagant graphics as well as rich colors and decadent detail work. Ultimately, the Art Deco style is a pastiche of many styles, all coming together in a desire for modernism. Spanning from the beginning of World War I to the beginning of World War II, the style affected design, both commercial and independent, on a massive scale and continues to be seen in fashion, jewelry, and furniture today. There were many influences, from the geometric forms of Cubism, bright colors of Fauvism, the craftsmanship of Louis XVI, and the exotic influences of Asian and Egyptian art. See less