Large Louis-Philippe Giltwood Mirror — France, circa 1850-1870
1200 €
A large Louis-Philippe period mantel mirror in moulded and stuccoed wood, gilded with gold leaf on red bole. Rounded upper corners and straight base, the characteristic signature of this French production of the third quarter of the 19th century.
The main moulding develops a finely incised radiating reeded motif punctuated along its edge by a pearl frieze.
The whole rests on a broad smooth flatband. The original mercury glass plate with its foxing leaves no ambiguity as to the age of the piece.
Period boarding in assembled pine planks at the back.
The gilding, in place across virtually its entire surface, allows the underlying red bole to appear in places, a trace of the traditional fine-gold work of French gilders of the 19th century, lending the piece a luminous, warm patina.
Fine general state of preservation.
Wear consistent with age and use.
France, 19th century
