Vintage Extra Large 1970s French Style Hand-Painted Mirror With Cast Metal Gilded Bird & Urn Crest- 76”

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A very substantial size late 20th-century mirror featuring a hand-painted black panel with scrolling floral motifs, framed in a softly … Read more A very substantial size late 20th-century mirror featuring a hand-painted black panel with scrolling floral motifs, framed in a softly aged gilt metal surround and crowned with a sculptural cast metal crest of birds and classical urn.

The hand painted surround is executed with subtle tonal variation, giving the surface a depth that reads far more like decorative panel work than applied print. The contrast between the dark ground and the warm gilt frame creates a strong neoclassical presence—particularly at this scale.

The crest, with its symmetrical birds and central urn, adds a Parisian note without feeling overly ornate, making the piece adaptable across interiors—from a Paris apartment look to a more tailored, traditional space.

At 76 inches wide, this is a true statement piece, well-suited for installation above a sofa or a long credenza.


* Circa 1970s–early 1980s
* Hand-painted floral panel (not printed)
* Gilt metal frame with subtle crackle finish
* Sculptural metal/composition crest (birds and urn motif)
* Large horizontal format
* Beveled Edge Mirror

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