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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror c1890

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror c1890

This is a fantastic piece. The Louis Philippe style (popularized in the mid-19th century) is characterized by its "rounded shoulders" at the top and a clean, understated elegance that bridges the gap between the ornate Baroque period and the cleaner lines of the 20th century.

 

Because it is silver-gilded rather than the more common gold, it has a aesthetic that makes it particularly popular for contemporary homes.

 

Silver Gilded. Unlike standard silver paint, this involves the application of thin silver leaf over a "bole" (clay base), often showing hints of the red or grey undertones where the leaf has worn thin over time.

 

There is  a light patina or of the silver, which gives the piece its antique quality.  The glass plate also has some marks showing its age and authenticity.

 

77cm wide x 103.5cm high x 4cm deep

 

    £695.00Price

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