Louis XVI Style Mirror, Mid-19th Century

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This gilt-leaf wood mirror elegantly embodies the refinement of the Louis XVI style. Its slender, rectangular shape perfectly reflects the … Read more This gilt-leaf wood mirror elegantly embodies the refinement of the Louis XVI style. Its slender, rectangular shape perfectly reflects the 18th-century neoclassical aesthetic, where symmetry and decorative sobriety were emphasized. Its carved and molded frame features a beaded motif along the inner edge. The gilt leaf gives the mirror a warm glow and a subtle, yet unostentatious, glow. This type of mirror, often placed between two windows or in a vestibule, served to magnify natural light while visually enlarging the space. It was not only used for admiring oneself, but also to reflect the splendor of a bourgeois or aristocratic interior.

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Period: Mid-19th century

Very good condition


Dimensions:
Height: 119 cm
Width: 34 cm
Depth: 4 cm See less