Pair of fireplace mirrors
Pair of fireplace mirrors
These elegant mirrors are decorated with intricate foliate patterns, curls and swirls, adding a touch of sophistication and opulence. The coping ends with a plume, adding an additional note of grandeur to the design.
Height | 106 cm |
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Length | 47 cm |
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Provenance | Naples |
Century | XVIII |
Description
This pair of important fireplace mirrors represents an exceptional example of elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from gilded and intricately carved wood, the mirrors are decorated with intricate foliate patterns, curls and swirls, adding a touch of sophistication and opulence. The coping ends with a plume, adding an additional note of grandeur to the design.
The mirrors, orogonal in shape, are made with traditional mercury glass, which gives a unique depth and shine, typical of period artifacts.