Lot 339 , A 19th century French carved giltwood and gesso wall mirror H 175cm. W 97cm.

A 19th century French carved giltwood and gesso wall mirror H 175cm. W 97cm.

A 19th century French carved giltwood and gesso wall mirror
with arched plate and ripple moulded frame surmounted with pierced scrolls, flowers, putti and a bird,
H 175cm. W 97cm.
£800-1,200

Condition:
Gold finish now a little rubbed with reddish undercolour showing through the main sides of the frame, upper scrollwork has seen extensive breakage and repair over the years with thicker gold paint retouching and cracks still showing in numerous places. Plate looks old and has oxidisation spots showing through.

Unsold