Late 19th Century American Folk Art Faux Bamboo Painted Wall Mirror | 13" X 9.5"

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Sourced from an estate in rural Iowa, an authentic antique American folk art faux bamboo painted wall mirror, showcasing characteristic … Read more Sourced from an estate in rural Iowa, an authentic antique American folk art faux bamboo painted wall mirror, showcasing characteristic craftsmanship from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Faux bamboo paint techniques were popularized during the Aesthetic Movement and Victorian eras, wood was precisely painted to mimic exotic bamboo canes - this frame was painted to resemble bamboo with a burnt or tortoise shell-inspired finish.

The frame shape features a prominent scalloped pediment top arch with a cutout hanger, alongside ornate, curvilinear bracket feet at the base. The glass mirror itself features a beveled edge. The backside features newly added brass hanging hardware for wall application.

This timeless design bridges the gap between Western Chinoiserie-inspired trends and rustic, handmade American decorative craftsmanship. See less