Small Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Floral Corners

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19th century french louis xvi giltwood mirror with floral corner details.

this elegant 19th century french louis xvi style mirror … Read more 19th century french louis xvi giltwood mirror with floral corner details.

this elegant 19th century french louis xvi style mirror proves that symmetry can be utterly seductive. Its almost square silhouette feels poised and architectural, while the delicately carved floral rosettes at each corner soften the geometry with just the right hint of romance.

crafted circa 1880, the giltwood frame is enriched with fine gesso detailing and finished in gold leaf that has mellowed beautifully over time. The surface carries the gentle signs of age one hopes for, small imperfections that read less as flaws and more as evidence of a well lived life. The original mirror plate remains in lovely condition, with only light markings that whisper of its 19th century origins.

this louis xvi model favours restraint. Clean lines, balanced proportions, decorative flourishes placed with intention. The result is timeless, yet quietly modern.

ps: that faint stripe you see in the photo? merely the reflection of our photography board, not a ghost of mirrors past.

dimensions: h 56 cm x w 46 cm
materials & techniques: glass, gesso & wood
provenance: france period: 19th century

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