Fine and Tall Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror, circa 1870

A fine Louis XVI style carved giltwood mirror, the cresting carved with a portrait roundel of a young man in profile. This i...

A large and impressive Louis XVI style carved giltwood and gesso mirror. At over 100 inches tall (260 cm) this impressive mirror is of large size and finely carved with a figural ...

A very fine Louis XVI style carved giltwood and composition marginal mirror. French, circa 1890. This fine mirror has a gadrooned, beaded and e...

A fine Louis XVI style carved giltwood and gesso mirror. The pierced scrolling crest surmounted by ho-ho birds flanking a basket of fruit over a shaped central bevelled mirror pla...

Standing over five and a half feet tall, this antique Louis XV giltwood mirror is distinguished by its impressive proportions, elaborate carved crest, and richly patinated gold leaf finish. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1860, the rectangular mirror features a gently arched top crowned with an ornate openwork cartouche, reflecting the decorative elegance of the French Rococo tradition. The beautifully sculpted pediment is centered on a large pierced shell motif framed by sweeping C-scrolls, curling acanthus leaves, and delicate floral sprays extending symmetrically along the upper corners. The deeply carved ornamentation creates an attractive interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the craftsmanship of the period. The substantial giltwood frame follows the graceful arched silhouette and is embellished with a continuous raised bead-and-reel molding, complemented by a delicate inner beaded border. The original gold leaf finish displays warm tonal variations, subtle rubbing, and an attractive aged patina that accentuates the carved details. The mirror retains its original beveled mercury glass plate, offering a clear reflection with subtle signs of age. The reverse is fitted with a traditional wooden plank backing, preserving the character of its 19th-century construction. A later hanging wire has been installed for convenient wall mounting. The antique Louis XV mirror...

19th Century French Louis XV Style giltwood mirror.

A wonderfully decorative early 20th-century giltwood wall mirror in the French Louis XV tradition, distinguished by an exuberantly carved and pierced frame. The tall rectangular mirr...

Standing nearly five feet tall, this antique mirror displays the graceful curves and elaborate ornament associated with the Louis XV style. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the v...