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An 18th Century Carved Italian Mirror
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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An 18th Century Carved Italian Mirror

18th century
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An 18th century profusely carved Italian mirror. With lyre, garlands of flowers, swags and a lions mask all very well observed in deal with original paint finish. 1420mm high, 1020mm wide and 120mm deep. Italian. Circa 1780.

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carved Italian Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1198897
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Description
An 18th century profusely carved Italian mirror.
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With lyre, garlands of flowers, swags and a lions mask all very well observed in deal with original paint finish.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

1420mm high, 1020mm wide and 120mm deep. Italian. Circa 1780.

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carved Italian Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198897
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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An eighteenth-century carved Italian wall mirror with a lyre crest motif, floral details, distressed off-white finish, and a lion mask base.
An 18th century carved Italian mirror
Ref: SA1198897
An eighteenth-century carved Italian wall mirror with a lyre crest motif, floral details, distressed off-white finish, and a lion mask base.
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Eighteenth-century Italian Rococo mirrors are defined by asymmetrical carvings, scrolling acanthus leaves, architectural cresting, and classical motifs such as musical instruments or floral garlands. The frames were typically constructed from carved softwood and coated in gesso before being painted or gilded.

Frames were primarily sculpted from softwoods such as pine or lindenwood, covered with layers of gesso plaster, and finished with distemper paint or gold leaf. The reflective plates were made using mercury-amalgam glass silvering, which created a distinct soft depth.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit hand-carving marks on the rear frame, uneven joinery, and natural age-related distress or cracking in the gesso layer. The glass often shows light silvering deterioration, known as foxing, alongside irregular thickness from hand-blown manufacture.

Positioning an ornate carved mirror above a minimalist contemporary console table or mantelpiece creates a balanced visual contrast. The pale painted tones work effectively as a textural focal point against dark or neutral painted walls.

Dust the detailed carving gently with a soft dry brush to avoid chipping fragile gesso or paint. Avoid applying liquid cleaning agents, water, or commercial glass spray near the carved frame, as moisture can dissolve historic adhesives and paint finishes.
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