Louis XVI style antique gilded mirror w/ portrait 49½" x 29½"

SKU: 17325

US$1,784

A grand nineteenth-century Louis XVI-style parclose pediment mirror in giltwood frame. Opulent Louis XVI-style mirrors like this decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers were often sold in Paris to buyers looking to give off the appearance of wealth. Note how the top pediment is crested with a bow and oil portrait on paper of a lovely young lady with pink roses. This piece rests on two feet and would make a handsome addition resting on a mantle above a fireplace. 

This mirror contains its original mercury glass which sparkles beautifully in the light. The technique of making mercury glass mirrors was retired in the early 1900s. The mercury is fixed behind the glass in a solidified, non harmful state.

Note: 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.


Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 49½" high x 29½" wide x 2¾" deep
Approx. overall 126cm high x 75cm wide x 7cm deep

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