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A Charming C18th Italian Carved Mirror
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
for sale €3,159     $3,429
£2,700
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A Charming C18th Italian Carved Mirror

18th century
Description

Unusual mid C18th boldly carved pine Italian wall mirror, the over hanging pediment with deep carving depicting hanging draps and putti, retaining its original mercury mirror plate. good colour and patina.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this 18th Century Italian Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA769106
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
Unusual mid C18th boldly carved pine Italian wall mirror, the over hanging pediment with deep carving depicting hanging draps and putti, retaining its original mercury mirror plate. good colour and patina.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this 18th Century Italian Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA769106
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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An 18th-century Italian carved wooden wall mirror featuring sculptural figures of putti with draped fabric around a rectangular foxed mirror glass plate.
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Italian carved wooden wall mirror featuring sculptural figures of putti with draped fabric around a rectangular foxed mirror glass plate.
A charming C18th Italian Carved Mirror
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An 18th-century Italian carved wooden wall mirror featuring sculptural figures of putti with draped fabric around a rectangular foxed mirror glass plate.
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18th-century Italian Baroque mirrors are renowned for their dramatic, sculptural carving, frequently featuring motifs such as putti, flowing drapery, and scrolling foliage. These designs emphasize depth, physical movement, and theatricality, reflecting the dominant artistic traditions of the era.

Craftsmen typically carved these frames from workable woods such as lime, walnut, or pine, which allowed for complex detail. The mirror plates were produced using a mercury-tin amalgam backing process, resulting in distinct silvering characteristics over time.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving tool marks, subtle structural asymmetries, and period joinery techniques such as hand-cut wooden pegs. The glass plate generally displays genuine foxing, dark oxidation spots, and minor optical distortion from historical manufacturing processes.

Positioning an ornate carved mirror above a minimalist console table or modern mantelpiece creates a striking focal point that contrasts classical wood carving with clean architectural lines. Mounting the piece against neutral wall tones highlights its sculptural silhouette.

Remove dust from intricate carvings using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid polishes or abrasive chemical sprays. To clean the glass, apply a small amount of non-ammonia cleaner to a microfibre cloth rather than spraying directly onto the glass to protect the wood rebate.
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