Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Mirror

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This is an elegant Italian Rococo-style wall mirror featuring a richly carved giltwood frame with exuberant scrolling acanthus leaves, shell … Read more This is an elegant Italian Rococo-style wall mirror featuring a richly carved giltwood frame with exuberant scrolling acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and flowing C-scroll ornamentation. The shaped crest is crowned with a dramatic foliate cartouche, while the pierced and asymmetrical frame reflects the graceful movement characteristic of the mid-18th century Rococo period.

The original or early hand-silvered mirror plate displays an attractively aged surface with light foxing and gentle distressing, adding warmth and authenticity to the piece. The deeply molded frame is finished in a softly burnished gold leaf with subtle red bole showing through in areas of natural wear, enhancing its antique character.

Equally suited to a formal living room, entry hall, or bedroom, this mirror serves as both a functional looking glass and an impressive decorative statement.

Features:
* Italian Rococo-style wall mirror
* Hand-carved giltwood frame
* Elaborate acanthus, shell, and scrolling foliate decoration
* Shaped and beveled mirror plate with attractive age-related patina
* Softly burnished gold leaf finish with distressed highlights
* 19th century in the manner of 18th-century Venetian examples See less