Italian Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror

Continental, early 19th century, elaborate carved and gilt crest with scroll leaf and crossed swords, over a fine rectangular frame with anthemion decoration, centering a rectangular mirror plate, 62 x 36 in. - Provenance: Empire Antiques, purchased 2001; Estate of Dr. Joan C. Huntley, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Condition Report: surface loss to one fruit at crest, other cracks, losses, and minor repairs to crest with gilding losses and surface distress, break and glue repair to floral garland at top, scattered minor pest damage, mirror plate replaced, surface loss at one corner applique with later paint retouch