Mirror, France, Louis XVI, late 18th century

wood

136 x 78 cm

In gilded wood and finely carved. Original mercury mirror inserted in a frame flanked by decorations with vegetal and floral motifs. The rich cymatium with a large basket of flowers, leaves and pomegranates dominates the straight lateral lines.

Provenance: Piero Betti Gallery, Via del Babuino, Rome (1992);
Purchased there from the current owners.