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French Early 18th Century Régence Vase and Birds Cresting Giltwood Mirror

$4,950
£3,749.17
€4,305.79
CA$6,936.57
A$7,541.45
CHF 3,998.48
MX$90,402.85
NOK 50,818.69
SEK 46,556.83
DKK 32,180.31

About the Item

French Early 18th Century Régence Vase and Birds Cresting Giltwood Mirror An early 18th century Régence giltwood mirror with a rectangular plate within an arched frame adorned with carved interlaced scrolls, acanthus, cabochons and foliate on a diapered background. The cresting carved with a basket of flowers flanked by birds and surmounted by a stylised acanthus leave arrangement. The gilding, with refreshed areas, displays an accumulated rich patina and an interplay between burnished and matte surfaces. Original mirror plate with corroded areas. Comparative literature: Graham Child, World Mirrors 1650–1900, London 1990, fig. 328.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.43 in (123 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Régence (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Mirror plate with corroded areas.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1027412245833

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