A French Epoque Mirror - End of Louis XIV - Beginning of Louis XV

Dimensions- Width 97 cm, Height 180 cm

Style- Louis XV / Rococo

Circa-  Early 18th Century - 1740 - 1770

Material- Gilt-wood

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A highly decorative mirror, featuring intricate carvings of floral motifs, scrolls, & garlands. These mirrors were often used in salons & boudoirs, meant to convey luxury & artistic sophistication. 

The mirror is distinguished by its elaborate & ornate design. Rococo design flourished in France in the 18th Century, particularly under the reign of Louis XV.

The overall outline of the frame, particularly the top and bottom, features the characteristic "cartouche" shape – an asymmetrical, scroll-like form often resembling a stylized shell or paper scroll.

While having a central axis, the ornamentation is deliberately asymmetrical and flowing, a key characteristic of the Rococo style.  You can notice how the floral swags and scrolls are not perfectly mirrored.

The tall, rectangular shape with decorative elements extending below suggests it was likely intended as a pier mirror, designed to hang between windows or on wall piers, often above a console table.

A mirror of this caliber would have been a significant statement piece, displayed in a prominent location in a grand home to showcase the owner's wealth, taste, and appreciation for elaborate craftsmanship. The sheer amount of intricate carving and the extensive gilding would have made it a costly and highly valued object.

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