Carved, sculpted, and gilded wooden mirror. Venice, mid-18th century.

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Description This mirror is a magnificent example of Venetian craftsmanship from the mid-18th century. The frame is richly carved and gilded, with ornamentation typical of the rococo style: volutes, curls, acanthus leaves, and naturalistic decorations. The upper part is characterized by an...
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Description This mirror is a magnificent example of Venetian craftsmanship from the mid-18th century. The frame is richly carved and gilded, with ornamentation typical of the rococo style: volutes, curls, acanthus leaves, and naturalistic decorations. The upper part is characterized by an elaborate crest with a central mirrored cartouche and ribbon and shell decorations. The mirror shows evident signs of oxidation and wear over time, with stains and alterations typical of the original mercurial glass. Dimensions HxWxD 154cm x 83.5cm x 7cm Provenance Private collection Bibliography Morazzoni G., Il mobile veneziano del settecento, G. Gorlich Editore, Milan, 1958, plate CCIL Conditions Defects and missing parts.

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