Mahogany And Ormolu Psyche Mirror - France, Empire / Consulate Period Circa 1800
Artist: Attribué à Jacob Frères
Large mahogany veneered psyche mirror, French Consulate period circa 1800.
High quality production, not stamped but very close to Jacob Freres or Marcion (probably made by one of the two).
Created at the end of 18th century, psyche mirrors allowed ladies to see herselves full-length. Psyches were particularly fashionable under Consulate, Empire and Restoration periods. The imperial residences such as Fontainebleau or Compiegne were full of it.
La Mésangère newspaper, instigator of the fashion from 1797 to 1831 lists this type of model in 1802.
Our psyche is in excellent condition: new varnish, finely chiselled bronzes, fresh mercury gilt (ormolu). The back will stretched with a silk satin (many colorss available upon request).
Height : 194,5cm
Length : 102cm
Width : 55cm
High quality production, not stamped but very close to Jacob Freres or Marcion (probably made by one of the two).
Created at the end of 18th century, psyche mirrors allowed ladies to see herselves full-length. Psyches were particularly fashionable under Consulate, Empire and Restoration periods. The imperial residences such as Fontainebleau or Compiegne were full of it.
La Mésangère newspaper, instigator of the fashion from 1797 to 1831 lists this type of model in 1802.
Our psyche is in excellent condition: new varnish, finely chiselled bronzes, fresh mercury gilt (ormolu). The back will stretched with a silk satin (many colorss available upon request).
Height : 194,5cm
Length : 102cm
Width : 55cm
3 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent état
Width: 102cm
Height: 194,5cm
Reference (ID): 528240
Availability: In stock
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