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French Gilt Bronze Vanity Mirror Signed PH Martin, Victorian Era
$1,550
£1,183.55
€1,347.51
CA$2,176.44
A$2,379.28
CHF 1,258.75
MX$28,471.91
NOK 16,015.74
SEK 14,660.79
DKK 10,065.10
About the Item
An exquisite French Victorian gilt bronze vanity table mirror, richly sculpted and signed PH. MARTIN, a name associated with late-19th-century Parisian decorative arts and figural bronze production. This mirror exemplifies the romanticism and theatrical ornamentation typical of the French Belle Époque and Victorian period, blending mythological and allegorical motifs with finely detailed casting.
The circular mirror is embraced by an elaborate sculptural surround featuring reclining classical figures, cherubs, drapery, and stylized foliage, all modeled in high relief. The gilt bronze surface carries a beautifully aged patina, with subtle variations that enhance the depth and texture of the sculptural work.
The composition—dynamic, narrative, and deeply expressive—recalls the style of late-19th-century French foundries and artists such as Auguste Moreau, Clodion revival sculptors, and decorative bronziers working in the salons and ateliers of Paris. The signature PH MARTIN appears on the lower edge of the frame, indicating a documented artisan active in sculptural decorative goods of the era.
The piece displays the craftsmanship and visual drama sought after by collectors of French Victorian décor, Belle Époque metalwork, and romantic figural bronzes. Ideal for use in a luxury dressing room, vanity table, boutique interior, or as a sculptural focal point in a curated vignette.
The mirror shows light wear and age-appropriate patina, including minor surface marks to both the bronze and mirror plate, fully consistent with its century-old history.
MEASUREMENTS
Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)
Width: 14.25 in (36.20 cm)
Depth: 5 in (12.70 cm)
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The mirror shows light wear and age-appropriate patina, including minor surface marks to both the bronze and mirror plate, fully consistent with its century-old history.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU881747517312
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