A Pair of Italian Polychrome Rococo Mirrors 18th Century

Name: A Pair of Italian Polychrome Rococo Mirrors 18th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245484
Price: 3500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleItalian Rococo
MaterialCarved Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Paint, Mirror Glass
ColourGold and Cream
MotifsScrollwork cresting, Painted floral motifs, Moulded frame

A matched pair of mid eighteenth-century Italian Rococo wall mirrors, originating from Piedmont around 1750, brings classic continental elegance to any interior. Constructed from heavy fruit wood, the frames carry a finish of gold leaf, gesso, and cream paint, complemented by hand-decorated pediments featuring painted floral bouquets beneath ornate scrollwork cresting. Each rectangular mirror shows genuine historical character with signs of inactive old worm, complemented by replacement glass plates dating from the late nineteenth century. The individual pieces measure 102 cm in height, 46 cm in width, and 6 cm in depth. These decorative mirrors suit traditional spaces, working particularly well placed above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living room. The slender proportions allow them to sit harmoniously either side of a fireplace or console table to reflect natural light and enhance the sense of space in a room. Their time-worn surfaces and floral motifs integrate effortlessly into period-inspired homes, adding authentic historical texture to interior walls.

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18th-century Italian Rococo mirrors are defined by asymmetrical scrollwork, fluid serpentine curves, and elaborate crestings. They frequently combine hand-carved gilded accents with colourful polychrome paintwork and naturalistic motifs such as flowers, foliage, and shells.

These mirrors were typically crafted from hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or poplar, coated with layers of gesso. The frame details were decorated using water gilding with gold leaf alongside oil-based paint for the polychrome floral designs.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carving irregularities, hand-forged iron fixing points, and craquelure across the painted gesso surface. The original mirror glass often exhibits oxidation, mercury spotting, or subtle distortion indicative of historical production methods.

Pairing Rococo mirrors with minimalist or modern architecture provides a structured visual contrast. Designers frequently place a symmetrical pair above a console table, flanking a doorway, or opposite large windows to increase light distribution across the room.

Dust gilt and painted frames gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging loose gold leaf or flaking gesso. Liquids and chemical cleaning agents must be avoided on the wooden frame, while mirror glass should be wiped carefully using a damp cloth applied away from the frame edges.

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A Pair of Italian Polychrome Rococo Mirrors 18th Century