A superbly carved and highly decorative fine-quality Italian Florentine giltwood mirror, mid-19th century in date.
This rectangular mirror consists of a superbly carved giltwood frame with a scalloped border with scrolling acanthus foliate and shell decoration in high relief, and it can be hung portrait or landscape.
The gilding is original, and it is certain to make a charming addition to that one special room in your home.
Condition:
In excellent original condition with original gilding, having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 103 cm x Width 87.5 cm x Depth 6 cm - Frame
Height 75 cm x Width 60 cm - Mirror
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 10 inches x Depth 2 inches - Frame
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 feet - Mirror
Florentine frames made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Fl
...orentine items produced from the mid-19th century onward typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance and are typically gold-gilded or have gold paint applied to resemble gilding.
Our reference: A5254
Internal Reference: A5254
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1218481
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 103cm (40.6inches)Width is 87.5cm (34.4inches)Depth is 6cm (2.4inches)
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