"Large Mirror In Natural Wood Carved With Two Putti. South Of Italy. 18th Century."
Superb Italian oval mirror surrounded by a frieze of laurel leaves that intersect at the top and bottom of the garland. Very large frame carved on the sides with large shells rolled up and carried by two standing putti, dressed in a drape. They have beautiful chubby faces with curly hair. They stand outside the frame in a spirited movement. The base and top are decorated with leafy motifs and scrolls. These large rolled shells are characteristic of the decorative motifs of southern Italy. Like Naples or the Puglia region. In the center, the beveled oval mirror is 19th century