Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
The elaborately shaped mirror features a finely carved gilded frame hand painted with flowers.
There are three further mirrored and shaped panels below.
The quality and craftsmanship of this stunning piece are absolutely superb.
Add an elegance touch to any room in your home with this fantastic decorative mirror.
Condition:
In excellent condition, with original gilding, having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 137 x Width 182 x Depth 6
Dimensions in inches:
Height 4 foot, 6 inches x Width 6 feet 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.
Our reference: A2640
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
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Antique Large English Art Deco Overmantel Mirror C.1920 137x182cm
