A large Parisian Oval Mirror
AU$8,500.00
Reference No: ALF10
An exceptionally large and fine French Napoleon III period, Regence style, “Oeil de Boeuf” mirror. The finely etched frame with satin and burnished gold leaf and with a string-of-pearls moulding, surmounted by a large fretted crest decorated with a central, out-sized 'Palmette' motif, flanked by scrollwork and trellises of flowers. Retaining its original mirror plate. Area of Paris, circa 1860.
Condition report: Complete and in fully restored condition. The original mirror plate's silvering is nicely dulled by time.
Dimensions: Height 148 cm, width 100 cm.
Status: Available