Beveled Mirror with Pediment, Louis XV style – 2nd half of the 19th century

This superb Louis XV-style pediment mirror in gilt wood and stucco features an exceptionally refined frame adorned with an elegant bead-and-floral-garland frieze running along the entire perimeter. The lower section is distinguished by broad, stylised acanthus leaves generously sweeping out on either side, their deep-relief modelling and warm gilding underscoring the richness of the overall decorative scheme.

The pediment, the true centrepiece of the composition, is organised around a majestic rocaille shell with asymmetrical scrolls, emblematic of the Louis XV taste for fluid, naturalistic forms. This shell is accompanied by delicate, finely carved floral garlands that lend a note of lightness and grace to the composition. At the base of each side, a large stylised acanthus leaf provides a finishing flourish. The ensemble conveys a sense of harmony, movement and refinement wholly typical of the rocaille aesthetic of the mid-18th century.

This mirror stands out for the quality of its gilding, the precision of its relief carving and the balanced elegance of its silhouette, making it a highly decorative piece capable of enhancing both a classical and a contemporary interior.



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Period: 2nd half of the 19th century

Excellent condition

Dimensions:
Height: 112 cm
Width: 83 cm
Depth: 8 cm

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Reference 560V