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A Rare and Large Pair of Florentine Cartouche-Shaped Giltwood Wall Mirrors
£42,000
A Rare and Large Pair of Florentine Cartouche-Shaped Giltwood Wall Mirrors. Each surmounted by an elaborate pierced rocaille cresting of shells and...
Dimensions
Height: 138 cm (55 in)Width: 68 cm (27 in)
Depth: 15 cm (6 in)
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A Rare and Large Pair of Florentine Cartouche-Shaped Giltwood Wall Mirrors.
Each surmounted by an elaborate pierced rocaille cresting of shells and trailing flowers. The frame waisted around the cartouche-shaped plate with stiff-leaf gesso border with rococo flourishes at the shoulders. The trefoil shaped base edge surrounded by rocaille and C-Scroll ornament with flowers.
Italy, Circa 1850.
It is rare to find a pair of Italian mirrors of this unusual and most appealing cartouche shape. This pair are further distinguished by the originality and quality of their superb gilding.
Date
Circa 1850
Origin
Italy
Medium
Carved Giltwood
