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An exceptional and stately 19th-century French Louis XVI style trumeau mantel mirror. This striking architectural piece beautifully encapsulates the refined … Read more An exceptional and stately 19th-century French Louis XVI style trumeau mantel mirror. This striking architectural piece beautifully encapsulates the refined symmetry and neoclassical ornamentation popular during the Napoleon III era. The expansive, rectangular wooden frame features a soft, muted celadon-gray painted finish, beautifully accented by elegant hand-carved parcel-gilded details. See less
- Dimensions
- 44ʺW × 1ʺD × 66ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mirror
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- The wooden frame is structurally robust and heavy with tight joints. The oil landscape painting remains remarkably intact with no … moreThe wooden frame is structurally robust and heavy with tight joints. The oil landscape painting remains remarkably intact with no punctures or visible canvas sagging, displaying beautiful, stable historic surface craquelure. Please note significant historic silvering loss (desilverization) to the antique mercury glass, including two large patches of dark flaking near the center and top edge of the pane. This heavy silver degradation confirms its authentic age and creates an exquisite, highly sought-after "cloudy" antique patina that collectors prize for historic integrity. Faint superficial scuffs and minor gilt loss are present along the high-relief wood carvings. less
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