Mirror With Parecloses In Gilded Wood, France, Early 18th Century

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Mirror With Parecloses In Gilded Wood, France, Early 18th Century-photo-4

Object description :

"Mirror With Parecloses In Gilded Wood, France, Early 18th Century"

Gilded wood, mercury mirrors

France (Probably South of France, Provence) circa 1710-1730

Good condition, normal wear, original mirrors and gilding (cleaned in our workshops), a broken mirror.

Dim: Height: 197 cm, width: 101 cm

Elegant Régence period mirror in carved and gilded wood, lined with mirrors with bevelled sides; the main rectangular mirror is surmounted by a pyramidal pediment. The main part is delimited by thin, slightly domed rods with a so-called “Berain” decoration where each corner is decorated with acanthus leaves extended by lilies hiding the cutouts of the mirrors in the reserves. The pediment is a set of moldings decorated with garlands of flowers and palms delimiting a central reserve, the top part is adorned with a large jagged shell. The palm decoration and “bérain” baguettes delimit reserves of “mercury” mirrors with bevelled sides. The whole of the woodcarving is unified by a fine repair and an original gilding varying the effects of matt and shine in order to capture the light.

Quality object in a very good state of conservation with a certain decorative effect.

Price: 6 800 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Gilted wood
Width: 101 cm
Height: 197 cm

Reference: 800631