Antique Louis XVI Style Brown Carved Wooden Mirror with Pediment and Beveled Glass, 1980s

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Antique horizontal mirror with a carved wooden pediment and beveled glass. The wood is a hazelnut brown with a soft … Read more Antique horizontal mirror with a carved wooden pediment and beveled glass. The wood is a hazelnut brown with a soft patina. The cornice, highlighted by a dentil frieze and a row of pearls, features a cartouche surmounted by a bouquet of roses. The side uprights, adorned with a ribbon bow, cascading foliage, and a row of pearls, terminate in scrolls at the base. The rectangular glass has chamfered corners at the top. The dowels beneath the base suggest that this was likely originally a finial for a piece of furniture, such as a sideboard or dressing table. Probably of French manufacture, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The decoration of roses, pearls, and ribbon bows reflects the Louis XVI style, widely used in furniture of this period. This mirror would be suitable for placement above a console table, chest of drawers, sideboard, or mantelpiece. Carved wood suits both bohemian chic decor and a more minimalist interior, providing a striking contrast to contemporary furniture. Height: 50 cm, width: 112 cm, thickness: 4 cm. Weight: 17.25 kg. In used condition, with a pronounced patina, small chips, and some wood loss at the base, particularly in the lower right corner; the glass is generally in good condition. See less