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Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The rectangular mirror is framed in a carved anthemion pattern with flowerheads patera in eac corner.
The quality and craftsmanship of this stunning piece are absolutely superb.
Add an elegant touch to a special corner of your home with this fantastic mirror.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops. As antique items, the mirror plate shows very minor signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the mirror display beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 204 x Width 125 x Depth 5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 foot, 8 inches x Width 4 feet, 1 inch x Depth 2 inches
The purpose of gilding is to give the appearance of solid gold, a practice that began over 4,000 years ago in Egypt. Paintings from Egyptian tombs from around 2000 B.C. show workers pounding gold into thin sheets to apply to pieces of furniture and coffins. The Greeks applied gilding to statues in around 400 B.C.E., and gilding techniques have continued to be used in Europe, South America, Spain, Britain and the United States.
During the 18th century, Louis XIV of France flaunted his wealth with gilded furnishings, framed artwork and architectural detailing, marking France as a leader in the decorative arts.
There are two methods of true gilding: oil gilding and water gilding.
Oil gilding uses an oil-based product on a prepared surface, and the leaf is gently pressed onto the surface.
Water gilding uses a water-based adhesive that causes the gold leaf to adhere to the surface.
Our reference: A2246
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
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Antique Large French Giltwood Wall Mirror C.1860 - 204x125cm 19th C
