Early 19th Century French Painted Wood Carved Mirror

An Italian giltwood carved mirror made of 19th century fragments. This gilded rectangular Italian mirror is made of richly carved leafy scrolls decorating the frame. The surround is gesso over gilded wood, gold with spots of reddish ochre, nice age and chipping throughout. There is a nice antique ribbon detail tacked about the edges of the frame. The overall shape is rectangular and the glass in its centre is clear. This exquisite 19th century Italian fragment mirror...

A French rectangular mirror, with carved and painted wood surround, from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France has a rectangular-shaped mirrored glass center, with nicely carved wood frame featuring a curled acanthus leaf and shell at top/center, just above the upper cornice which is comprised of a straight/linear molding. The sides and bottom are framed with decorative trim molding with foliage accents. The top and bottom mirror surround have thicker boards extending outward, creating more length to the piece. The glass mirror (not original) is beveled. The wood frame is primarily soft gold tones along the trim, with flat board in a gray/blue with nice areas of wear and patina. This 19th century French mirror with carved surround would make a lovely statement over a fireplace mantel, a bedroom dresser, or perhaps adding a touch of opulence hanging over a powder room sink vanity...