Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Revival Style Gilt Mirror

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A French Louis XVI Revival style giltwood mirror, in music and arts motif, from the early 20th century. This antique … Read more A French Louis XVI Revival style giltwood mirror, in music and arts motif, from the early 20th century. This antique mirror from France has a rectangular-shaped form with crowning crest exceptionally detailed in pierce-carved relief. At its center rests a tambourine adorned with ribbons and accompanied by wind and percussion instruments, evoking themes of music, celebration, and the arts. It is flanked with scrolling ribbons and acanthus tendrils that form graceful pierced volutes on either side. Rising above is a beautifully carved floral wreath composed of blooming flowers, rosebuds, and foliage. Elegant spiral acanthus garlands spiral at either side with two upright pinecone-form torch motifs emerging from the scrolling framework. A fine petite bead trim outlines the inner surround, while the outer frame is finished with smooth, gilded surfaces accented by subtle linear moldings. The upper corners are decorated with carved foliate details, and the lower corners have stylized acanthus leaf carvings that project outward and terminate into Greek-key formed feet at the base. The finish displays a warm antique gold gilt palette, with softer tones where the gilding has mellowed with age, giving a lovely patina throughout. This early 20th century French Louis XVI Revival mirror, approximately 4.75 feet in height, would make a dramatic statement above a fireplace mantel, entry console table, or perhaps a powder room mirror, where its sculptural crest and warm gilded finish can serve as an elegant focal point within the room. See less