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.
 
Gilded in gold, this involves the application of thin gold leaf over a "bole" (clay base), often showing hints of the red or grey undertones where the leaf has worn thin over time.
 
 The glass plate also has some distress marks showing its age and authenticity.
 
62cm wide x 85.5cm high x 4cm deep