French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Wood Panel Mirror

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Built with a wood panel frame, this eighteenth-century French mirror in the Louis XVI taste shows carved detailing and a … Read more Built with a wood panel frame, this eighteenth-century French mirror in the Louis XVI taste shows carved detailing and a softly aged painted finish that has developed patina over its long life. The proportions are restrained and architectural, in the neoclassical manner. The panelled construction gives the frame structure and depth without recourse to heavy ornament, while the carved elements provide measured definition. Suited to wall display, the mirror works above a console, chest, or fireplace, where it adds reflected light. Surface wear is present and consistent with age, contributing to the character of the piece. The painted finish and clean silhouette allow the mirror to sit within both period and plainer modern interiors. As a wall accent it extends light and adds height in a hall, bedroom, or reception room while keeping to a quiet decorative register. See less