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An Italian Venetian Painted Polychrome Mirror. Mid 19thc
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An Italian Venetian Painted Polychrome Mirror. Mid 19thc

19th century
Description

An elegant

Venetian Polychrome and giltwood mirror.

Crisply carved & decorated with hand painted flowers on a subtle sage green ground. Gilded scrolling leaves decorate the edge of the frame, topped with acanthus cartouche

The mercury glass mirror is slightly foxed consistent with aged

Mid 19th century

135. x 81 cm

In very good condtion with no losses

Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Venetian Painted Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1237307
Description
An elegant

Venetian Polychrome and giltwood mirror.

Crisply carved & decorated with hand painted flowers on a subtle sage green ground. Gilded scrolling leaves decorate the edge of the frame, topped with acanthus cartouche

The mercury glass mirror is slightly foxed consistent with aged

Mid 19th century

135. x 81 cm

In very good condtion with no losses

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Venetian Painted Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1237307
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A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail.
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Archive I A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail.

An Italian Venetian Painted Polychrome Mirror. Mid 19thc

Archive II A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View II
Archive III A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail. View IX
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A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail.
An Italian Venetian Painted Polychrome Mirror. Mid 19thc
Ref: SA1237307
A mid-19th century Italian Venetian wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with scrolling cresting, a sage green polychrome finish, and hand-painted floral detail.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVenetian Rococo
  • MaterialWood, Gilt, Paint, Mirror Glass
  • ColourSage Green, Gold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf crest, Scrolling frame, Floral polychrome painting

An Italian Venetian painted polychrome mirror from the mid-nineteenth century, designed in the Venetian Rococo style with a French Chateau design vibe. The construction comprises wood, gilt, paint, and mirror glass, finished with a subtle sage green ground and gilded scrolling leaves along the edge of the frame. Decorative elements include crisp carving, a scrolling frame topped with an acanthus leaf cartouche, hand-painted floral polychrome painting, and slightly foxed mercury glass mirror. The dimensions measure 135 cm by 81 cm. Placement suits positioning above the mantel in a living room, hallway, or bedroom setting to reflect light and add period charm.

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19th-century Venetian painted mirrors are defined by ornate Rococo influence, featuring asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaf motifs, and pastel polychrome paint finishes often accented with hand-painted floral embellishments and gold leaf gilding.

These mirrors were crafted using carved wood frames coated in a gesso preparation layer, finished with hand-applied tempera or oil paints, leaf gilding over bole, and fitted with glass mirror plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of hand carving, natural craquelure across the painted gesso surface, historic wear to the gilding revealing underlying bole, and original joinery on the reverse timber backing.

A Venetian mirror serves as a focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece, atop a console table in an entryway, or mounted on a feature wall to introduce architectural depth and classic surface detail.

Dust the carved frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaning agents on the painted gesso and gilded areas to prevent surface loss.
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