The Versitial Regency Era Mirror

Dimensions- Height 98 cm, Width 66 cm at widest point

Circa- 1790s-1830s

Style- 

Materials-  Giltwood, Ebonized Wood, Brass, Gesso Ornamentation: The intricate decorative details you see are typically made of gesso that is molded and then applied to the wooden frame before gilding. This allowed for elaborate and three-dimensional ornamentation.

Background- 

The Regency style emerged during the reign of Prince George (later George IV) as Prince Regent in Britain. It built upon the preceding Neoclassical style but embraced a bolder, more opulent, and often more theatrical aesthetic. Think of it as Neoclassicism amplified!

Regency style drew heavily from ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture. You'll often see motifs like columns, pilasters, anthemion (fan-shaped ornaments), laurel wreaths, and classical figures.

The Napoleonic campaigns in Egypt sparked a fascination with Egyptian art and culture, which significantly influenced the Regency style. Look for motifs like sphinxes, obelisks, lotus leaves, and hieroglyphic-like decorations.

Mirrors were often designed to resemble miniature architectural facades, with elements like pediments, columns, and entablatures. This gave them a sense of grandeur and importance within a room.

These large ornate mirrors highly valued for their ability to reflect light, making rooms appear brighter and more spacious – a significant consideration in the often dimly lit interiors of the time.

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