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This is an Early 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror, richly embodying the elegance of the Louis XVI style.
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This is an Early 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror, richly embodying the elegance of the Louis XVI style.
The mirror features its original painted and parcel-gilt frame, delicately carved with ribbon-tied foliate motifs along the sides and crowned with a central crest. The soft sage-green painted ground, now showing a beautifully aged craquelure, contrasts with the gilded details that highlight the carved ornaments.
Above the mirror plate rests a charming oil-on-canvas panel depicting a romantic pastoral scene in the Rococo spirit, with a finely dressed couple seated outdoors, accompanied by a parrot perched nearby. The painting, enclosed within a gilt scrollwork cartouche, adds both color and narrative charm, a hallmark of trumeau mirrors designed to blend function with decorative art.
The lower mirror plate, framed with gilded shell and foliate carvings, retains its early glass with the expected signs of age, adding depth and authenticity.
A piece like this would have graced the salons of 19th century France, blending artistry and reflection in a single decorative element. It remains a timeless statement of French refinement, ideal for adding historical character to an interior.
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- Dimensions
- 47.5ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 67ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Mirror
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Good condition commensurate with the age and history of this piece. Good condition commensurate with the age and history of this piece. less
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