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Monumental French Repoussé Bronze and Gilt Mirror with Maritime Iconography
$24,500
£18,599.93
€21,442.69
CA$34,658.63
A$37,313.17
CHF 19,981.93
MX$449,610.41
NOK 252,116.56
SEK 230,727.37
DKK 160,228.38
About the Item
This exceptional monumental French mirror, executed in repoussé bronze with gilt highlights, exemplifies the grand decorative ambitions of late 19th-century French metalwork. Rising to over 95 inches in height, the mirror is conceived as an architectural object, richly ornamented with maritime and classical motifs drawn from historicist and Beaux-Arts design traditions.
The arched crest is crowned by a galleon under full sail, flanked by dynamic hippocamps (mythical sea horses) emerging from stylized waves, all set against a finely gilt stippled ground that heightens depth and contrast. Below, the rectangular mirror plate is framed by standing classical maidens, their elongated forms integrated into scrolling foliate ornament. The composition terminates at the base with a bold maritime trophy, reinforcing the nautical theme and lending visual weight and balance.
The repoussé work is notable for its strong relief, fluid modeling, and textural variety, combining dark patinated bronze with warm gilded surfaces. The scale and iconography suggest the mirror was originally intended for a grand interior—such as a hôtel particulier, seaside villa, or formal salon—where maritime symbolism conveyed power, exploration, and national pride.
Materials
Technique:
Repoussé bronze with applied gilding
Carved wood backing and structure
Original mirror plate (with minor losses)
Dimensions:
Height: 95.5 in.
Width: 61.5 in.
Condition:
Fair condition, consistent with age and scale. Separation to bronze sheets at the lower right of the frame and separation from the frame along the left edge. Minor chips to the mirror glass. Evidence of worming to the wood backing. All condition issues are visible and do not detract from the mirror’s commanding decorative presence.
Provenance:
Christie’s, Picture Frames, Decorative Objects, and Furniture,
12 April 2000, Lot 368 — Sold for GBP 5,170.
A copy of the Christie’s sales catalogue accompanies the mirror.
- Dimensions:Height: 95.5 in (242.57 cm)Width: 61.5 in (156.21 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Beaux Arts (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Morristown, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5990248144572
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