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Provençal Mirror In Gilded Wood From The 18th Century

Object description :

"Provençal Mirror In Gilded Wood From The 18th Century"

Large and very decorative mirror in carved and gilded wood from the 18th century.
The frame is embellished with abundant decoration on a double molding mixing shells, acanthus leaves and flowers.
This rich decoration joins the pediment enhanced with an openwork shell and animated with an “exploded grenade” decoration.
Beautiful quality of sculpture full of elegance and nervousness.

Dimensions
H. 175 cm x L. 113 cm

Provençal work
Original gilding and mercury glass
18th century
Label on the back from Jean-Paul Dumas, former Lyon merchant, specialist in carved and gilded wood.