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A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, Some Losses
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A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, Some Losses

19th century
Sold 29 January 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, some losses

An exquisitely stylish, 19th century, antique Venetian oval mirror of ornate baroque style, measuring 74cm tall and 46cm wide.

The impressive baroque style oval mirror has some exceptional elements, with fixed original plate, decorated with individual hand applied leaves, rose petals and etching to most plates.

The mirror is designed to hang on a wall or atop a table or dressing table etc.., a very fine thing.

Please note the mirror has some losses, most noticeable to the lower left ribbon section and to the crown.

This is a very rare model and 1 other currently available in complete condition with a Pimlico Road dealer for £16,000.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charge.

We can arrange the whole of U.K. door to door delivery for only £70, not including Scotland, please enquire for Scotland prices.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Venetian Glass Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120519
Description
A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, some losses
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An exquisitely stylish, 19th century, antique Venetian oval mirror of ornate baroque style, measuring 74cm tall and 46cm wide.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. An ornate oval Venetian glass mirror featuring layered glass scrollwork, etched floral motifs, and natural foxing across the reflective surface.
fig 1. A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, Some Losses

The impressive baroque style oval mirror has some exceptional elements, with fixed original plate, decorated with individual hand applied leaves, rose petals and etching to most plates.

The mirror is designed to hang on a wall or atop a table or dressing table etc.., a very fine thing.

fig 2. An ornate oval Venetian glass mirror featuring layered glass scrollwork, etched floral motifs, and natural foxing across the reflective surface.
fig 2. A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, Some Losses

Please note the mirror has some losses, most noticeable to the lower left ribbon section and to the crown.

This is a very rare model and 1 other currently available in complete condition with a Pimlico Road dealer for £16,000.

fig 3. An ornate oval Venetian glass mirror featuring layered glass scrollwork, etched floral motifs, and natural foxing across the reflective surface.
fig 3. A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, Some Losses

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charge.

We can arrange the whole of U.K. door to door delivery for only £70, not including Scotland, please enquire for Scotland prices.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Venetian Glass Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120519
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An ornate oval Venetian glass mirror featuring layered glass scrollwork, etched floral motifs, and natural foxing across the reflective surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, Some Losses

Archive II An ornate oval Venetian glass mirror featuring layered glass scrollwork, etched floral motifs, and natural foxing across the reflective surface. View II
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An ornate oval Venetian glass mirror featuring layered glass scrollwork, etched floral motifs, and natural foxing across the reflective surface.
A Rare 19th Century Baroque Venetian Oval Mirror, 74cm with Foxing, some losses
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialGlass, Metal, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEtched floral scrolls, Applied glass floral bosses, Scrolled cresting, Bevelled oval centre glass
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

Baroque Venetian mirrors are characterised by elaborate glass-on-glass construction, intricate floral etchings, and ornate crests, reflecting the opulent craftsmanship of historic Venetian glassmakers.

These pieces traditionally feature hand-blown and silvered sheet glass, applied glass elements, and wirework or wooden backing frames to support the complex glass structure.

Authentic pieces often display natural ageing such as foxing, mercury silvering deterioration, hand-cut bevelling, and subtle irregularities indicative of historical manual glass production.

Hang the piece as a focal point above a mantelpiece or console table to create contrast with clean, modern lines, allowing its historical texture to stand out.

Maintain the piece by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping it away from high humidity, and cleaning the glass gently with a dry microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical sprays.
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