A FRENCH BAROQUE STYLE GILT AND PAINTED WOOD MIRROR . Unknown maker, probably Paris, France, circa 1880-1900. Unmarked. 93 x...

Description

A FRENCH BAROQUE STYLE GILT AND PAINTED WOOD MIRROR
Unknown maker, probably Paris, France, circa 1880-1900
Unmarked
93 x 78 inches wide (236.2 x 198.1 cm)

Provenance:
Ray and Clare Stern Estate

The gilt wood mirror with broken pediment frame, strap-work design beneath deeply carved swirling acanthus leaves and three dimensional blossoms of hydrangea, roses and chrysanthemum, central putti with one at base to either side, emerging from leaves are birds, animals, reptiles and insects painted in contrast to gilt ground.


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