A French Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror
A French Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror
18th Century
Height 83 x width 34 3/4 inches.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Areas of loss to the carving on the gilt decoration, in particular to some arrows and other elements of the trophy. Areas of loss and rubbing to the gilt surface. Old age cracks visible. The mirror plates appear to be early and original, but may be early replacements. Mirror pates showing age and deterioration.
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A French Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror
18th Century
Height 83 x width 34 3/4 inches.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Areas of loss to the carving on the gilt decoration, in particular to some arrows and other elements of the trophy. Areas of loss and rubbing to the gilt surface. Old age cracks visible. The mirror plates appear to be early and original, but may be early replacements. Mirror pates showing age and deterioration.