Wall mirror - Antique swiveling two-light vanity mirror...

Description: Spectacular and dramatic wall-mounted light-bearing mirror (turning ornament) carved in precious wood, entirely hand-engraved with fretwork and gilded, dating to the 19th/early 20th century. The piece stands out for its extraordinary richness and the high plastic quality of the carving in perfect Baroque Revival style: the frame is fully carved in solid wood with continuous foliate reliefs that enclose perimeter mirrors and culminate in a superior pediment elegantly pierced with geometric and vegetal motifs. A very valuable and rare craftsmanship item is the lower two-light arm, also entirely carved from wood, projecting forward and terminating in two splendid spill-plates shaped with a floral corolla and beaded; the central panel consists of an original mercury mirror embellished with authentic bloomings and time-worn gray-dark patinas that attest to its antiquity. The front preserves a rich and luminous gilding. The back retains its period wooden back, finished in the typical reddish protective color. From a private collection. • Material: Solid wood entirely carved, leaf gold, antique mercury mirror Epoca: XIX XX Secolo Stile: Barocchetto / Revival Rococò Dimensions esterne: 60 x 35 cm Dimensions interne (Specchio principale): 35 x 30 cm Spessore/Profondità totale: 9 cm (including the forward projection of the candle-holder arm) Condizioni: Excellent general conservative conditions. Solid wooden structure, intact and without gaps; only a minimal and natural period wood settlement line at the base of the arm, completely stable. Front gilding splendid with minimal signs of time. Mercury glass with charming period bloomings. Close-up images provide a faithful view of the lot.

Estimate:$280.83

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