{"product_id":"false-pair-of-louis-xvi-style-provincial-giltwood-mirrors-191-4-x-141-2","title":"False Pair of Louis XVI Style Provincial Giltwood Mirrors - 19¼\" x 14½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePoised and luminous, this false pair of 19th-century Louis XVI–style wall mirrors presents closely related carvings in giltwood, each with an oval plate set within a rectangular frame. Though not identical, they harmonize beautifully, sharing neoclassical features such as a lattice-pattern crest, rosette corners, pendant ribbon tassels along the sides and softly scalloped aprons that lend an elegant, composed presence. Their simpler carvings speak to rural provincial craftsmanship, highlighting the handmade character that distinguishes each mirror with subtle, individual nuances. Despite some recent retouching on the gilded frames, the water-gilded areas around the plates and along the high points have mellowed to a gentle, matte glow that reveals touches of red bole beneath the gold. The old glass shows scattered age speckling and areas of desilvering, while the frames display minor losses and old restorations, all of which enhance their antique character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a pair, the mirrors are perfect for flanking a fireplace, framing a console, or lending balance to an entry or powder room. Their unusually shaped, hand-carved frames, with their gentle irregularities and provincial charm, temper the richness of the gilt and create a graceful dialogue between the rustic and the refined. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Mirrors have been photographed facing fabric, a technique that reveals any age spots in the glass. In some cases, this may create the appearance of an empty frame, but each mirror is complete except where explicitly stated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach measures approx. 19¼\" high x 14½\" wide x 2\" deep \u003cbr\u003eEach measures approx. 49cm high x 37cm wide x 5cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52204447531346,"sku":"23332","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC07677-Modifier.jpg?v=1764941877","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/false-pair-of-louis-xvi-style-provincial-giltwood-mirrors-191-4-x-141-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}