Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Portrait Medallion

$2,300

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This exquisite wall mirror was crafted in France circa 1820 and exemplifies the refined neoclassical style associated with the Louis XVI period. The giltwood frame is richly carved with traditional motifs including beaded trim, laurel swags, ribbon-tied garlands, and rosettes—all retaining their original water gilding with a warm, time-softened patina. The architectural crest is centered by a delicately hand-painted portrait medallion depicting a lady in 18th-century attire, framed within a laurel wreath and flanked by original verre églomisé panels that add subtle shimmer and depth. The central mirror retains its original mercury glass, prized for its softly mottled surface, muted reflection, and signature silvery sparkle. A few visible dark spots are present, consistent with age and use. While the wooden backing has been replaced, the front structure—including the gilded frame, portrait, and glass elements—remains entirely original. Measuring 39.5 inches high by 22 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep, this rare Louis XVI mirror is both a decorative and historical treasure, ideal for display above a console, mantel, or in an elegantly styled powder room.

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