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5464
1930s

the rectangular plate within a reverse-painted mirrored frame decorated with graceful floral and foliate vines on a gold gilt ground.

Verre églomisé is a French term referring to the process of applying both a design and gilding onto the rear face of glass to produce a mirror finish. The name is derived from the 18th-century French decorator and art-dealer Jean-Baptiste Glomy, who was responsible for its revival.

Height: 
32"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
3"
$4,850
Available
French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Rope-Twist Oval Mirror
5305
1870

the boldly-carved rope-twist oval frame embellished with acanthus leaves all surrounding a later beveled mirror plate; overall even wear and patina to refreshed gilding; antiquing to plate; some shrinkage to wood

Height: 
38.5"
Width: 
29"
Depth: 
2"
$6,500
Available
A French Napoleon III Giltwood and Composite Oval Mirror with Ribbon Crest and Oak Leaf Border
4966
circa 1880

the well-executed mirror with flourishing ribbon crest above an oval frame adorned with oak and laurel leaf border; surrounding the original beveled mirror; excellent antique condition with minor professional repairs to ribbon; refreshed gilding

Height: 
47"
Width: 
33"
Depth: 
6"
$7,200
Available
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