Antique Rococo Revival Gilt Mirror W/ Heavy Mercury Foxing, 28.75x32.5, Traxel & Maas Cincinnati Provenance

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Evocative 28.75 by 32.5 inch antique mirror featuring dramatic, all‑over mercury foxing in a richly carved Rococo Revival giltwood frame, … Read more Evocative 28.75 by 32.5 inch antique mirror featuring dramatic, all‑over mercury foxing in a richly carved Rococo Revival giltwood frame, sourced from Cincinnati art dealers Traxel & Maas, 206 W. Fourth Street, as noted on the original back label. The mirror glass retains its original copper/mercury plate with heavy, even foxing that is valued as desirable patina and historic character rather than damage, creating a beautifully mottled, atmospheric surface prized by decorators and collectors for its “perfectly imperfect” look. Deeply carved scrolling acanthus and shell ornament, a warm gilt finish, and richly aged glass make this a strong statement piece over a mantel, console, or gallery wall in traditional, maximalist, or grandmillennial interiors. The original back label for Traxel & Maas, a long‑established late‑19th/early‑20th‑century Cincinnati art and framing firm on West Fourth Street, underscores the mirror’s historic gallery provenance and collectible appeal.

Features
-Antique Rococo Revival giltwood wall mirror with Cincinnati provenance
-Approx. 28.75 x 32.5 inch overall size, ideal above a mantel, console, or in an entry
-Deeply carved scrolling acanthus and shell ornament with warm gold finish
-Original copper/mercury mirror glass with dramatic, all‑over foxing and clouding that reads as intentional antique patina and character, not a defect
-Back label for Traxel & Maas, Art Dealers, 206 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
-Rich visual texture adds mood and history to traditional, maximalist, and grandmillennial interiors See less