Round giltwood mirror with a pierced acanthus-scroll frame and branch-form inner border, shown in full.

Round giltwood mirror with pierced acanthus scrollwork, shown against a pale background with a soft shadow.

Lower frame detail of a round giltwood mirror, showing acanthus scrolls, branch-form carving, and spotting to the glass.

Close detail of curling acanthus leaves and projecting branch stubs on a carved giltwood mirror frame.

Side detail of a round giltwood mirror with open acanthus scrollwork surrounding a branch-form inner border.

Carved Round Giltwood Mirror, French, Circa 1700

Name: Carved Round Giltwood Mirror, French, Circa 1700
SKU: 260151500
Availability: InStock

$7,800

SKU: 260151500 Category: Mirrors Tags: acanthus carving, antique wall mirror, carved giltwood, circa 1700, French mirror, giltwood mirror, pierced frame, Round Mirror

Description

A round giltwood mirror with a pierced frame of scrolling acanthus leaves surrounding a circular mirror plate. A branch-form inner border with projecting knots follows the glass, with opposed foliate ornaments at the top and base. Surface wear to the gilding; fitted with a mirror plate showing scattered foxing and oxidation consistent with age. France, Circa 1700

Diameter: 40 in. (102 cm.)
Depth: 3.5 in. (9 cm.)

Additional information

Item Number	260151500
Country	France
Period	Early 18th Century
Creation Date	Circa 1700
Materials	Giltwood, Mercury Glass
Diameter	102 cm., 40 in.
Depth	3.5 in., 9 cm.
Condition	Very good