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Description
A grand-scale, early 19th-century English Regency three-part triptych overmantel mirror designed in the exquisite neoclassical taste of Robert Adam. Measuring … Read more A grand-scale, early 19th-century English Regency three-part triptych overmantel mirror designed in the exquisite neoclassical taste of Robert Adam. Measuring an impressive seventy-five inches wide, this commanding architectural statement piece features a prominent molded top cornice shelf decorated with a classic, repeating acorn motif. Directly below, an elaborately cast neoclassical gesso frieze displays a central high-relief mythological procession featuring a horse-drawn chariot scene, which is seamlessly flanked by deep-relief classical urns and formal figural motifs. The three compartmentalized mirror panels are divided by slender gilded borders and structurally anchored on each side by elegant, prominent fluted Corinthian columns. Radiating a warm, sophisticated historic charm, this magnificent focal piece masterfully captures the aristocratic refinement of 19th-century English estate style, perfectly scaled to sit over a fireplace mantel or a grand dining room buffet. See less
- Dimensions
- 75ʺW × 7ʺD × 36ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gesso
- Giltwood
- Mirrored Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- This antique mirror is in excellent, structurally sound antique condition, exhibiting a highly authentic and beautiful historic patina. The gesso … moreThis antique mirror is in excellent, structurally sound antique condition, exhibiting a highly authentic and beautiful historic patina. The gesso work and high-relief mythological panels remain remarkably well-preserved, showing only minor superficial scuffs and expected gilt wear, perfectly consistent with its approximate 200-year age. The three-panel mirror plates are clear, secure, and structurally stable, displaying a fine vintage character that enhances its overall historical integrity. less
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