20th Century Baroque Style Gilt Wood Mirror

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You can almost see this 20th-century, carved gilt wood mirror reflecting a gathering of well-coiffed socialites, cocktails in hand and … Read more You can almost see this 20th-century, carved gilt wood mirror reflecting a gathering of well-coiffed socialites, cocktails in hand and just the top of their off-the-shoulder shantung cocktail dresses visible. We don’t live like that anymore; it’s pull-top ciders and athleisure attire, but still. Isn’t it grand?
The frame’s foliage—likely stylized acanthus leaves—revel in their Neoclassical or Baroque-inspired heritage. The "gilt" appearance—well, you gotta have the gold these days—is achieved by applying thin layers of gold leaf over the carved frame, which then gets a distressed or patinated surface to add antique-style, depth and character. So, if you would like a little “posh” in your life, this might inspire.
Signature/Maker’s mark: Nonexistent. Unframed dimensions: 20”w x 30”h. See less