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French mid 19th century Louis XVI period style finely carved double frame giltwood velvet upholstered overmantel mirror
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Ref#MR.AR31 | Description

ٍٍA spectacular and unique French mid 19th century Louis XVI period style finely carved double frame giltwood velvet upholstered overmantel mirror,

The oval beveled mirror plate is set within a giltwood frame with laurel and moulded carvings. Surrounded at the four cardinal points with acanthus C scrolled escutcheon cartouches on an upholstered background of fine red velvet fabric,

The outer rectangular frame with canted corners and carved with laurel wreath trailing husks connected to the escutcheons in question and each connecting point with a volute, acanthus and ribbons,

The very impressive top crown is adorned with delicately perforated pediment attributes of quiver of arrows and eternal flame of prosperity and splendid tied ribbon amidst stunning and highly detailed carved flowers, blossoms and swaging floral garlands issuing two laurel wreath branches dangled to each concave side.

Ref#MR.AR31

125-95-6 cm

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