A wonderfully theatrical and dramatic Baroque gilt wood mirror, the frame carved with bold shells and scrolls, later bevelled plate.

Possible a originally a picture frame and could be hung in portrait or landscape.

Provenance:

Loves of Perth, Scotland

Inverquarity Castle, Angus, Scotland.

Physical Dimensions

Height

88cm (34.65")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1199329

Dealers Internal Reference

S822

Description

A wonderfully theatrical and dramatic Baroque gilt wood mirror, the frame carved with bold shells and scrolls, later bevelled plate.

Possible a originally a picture frame and could be hung in portrait or landscape.

Provenance:

Loves of Perth, Scotland

Inverquarity Castle, Angus, Scotland.

Physical Dimensions

Height

88cm (34.65")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1199329

Dealers Internal Ref

S822

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Baroque giltwood mirrors feature dramatic, deeply carved relief work, often incorporating acanthus leaves, scrollwork, shell motifs, and monumental proportions finished in applied gold leaf.

Artisans carved softwoods such as pine or lime, applied multiple coats of gesso, and then applied thin gold leaf over clay bole before burnishing selected areas to highlight detail.

Authentic pieces display age-appropriate wear showing the underlying clay bole or wood, original hand-cut glass with subtle distortions, and carved structural joinery on the reverse.

Position the mirror above a mantelpiece or console table to establish a central focal point, contrasting its ornate carved frame against neutral walls and simplified architectural lines.

Dust the frame gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, strictly avoiding water, liquid solvents, or polish that can loosen the water-gilded gesso layers.