REF NO : B66141

A Fine Italian Giltwood Mirror Carved with Allegorical Figures

Italy, Circa 1860

£60,000

A Fine And Decorative Italian Gilt Wood Mirror Carved With Allegorical Figures Of The Continents And The Seasons. The rectangular mirror plate has a...

Dimensions

Height: 195 cm (77 in)
Width: 111 cm (44 in)
Depth: 16 cm (7 in)
REF NO : B66141

Description

A Fine And Decorative Italian Gilt Wood Mirror Carved With Allegorical Figures Of The Continents And The Seasons.

The rectangular mirror plate has a lapped inner running border framed by an exuberant pierced scrolling acanthus and C-scroll outer border which is populated with playful putti representing the continents and the seasons. The cresting rail is richly carved in similar fashion with C-scrolls and opposing putti beneath a plinth supporting a putto with an outstretched arm against a sunburst backdrop with wheat sheaves, rock roses and various foliate devices.

Date

Circa 1860

Origin

Italy

Medium

Carved Giltwood

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