Pair of Antique Venetian Fancy Paint-Decorated Mirrors in Peach and Gold

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Hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s, this pair of polychrome Venetian mirrors have gilded carvings offset by floral paint. … Read more Hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s, this pair of polychrome Venetian mirrors have gilded carvings offset by floral paint. The shaped mirrors are surrounded by a border festooned with repeating applied decorations. There is a gilt-raised border surrounding the mirrored glass.

Each mirror is topped by a pierced finial that has also been carved and painted with garlands and flourishes. The curls transition seamlessly into gilded floral and foliate embellishments that flare outwards and then trail down the sides. At the bottom of each mirror is a pair of gilded and painted feet.
This pair of early 18th-century polychrome Venetian mirrored sconces would make great additions to just about any room of the house. instantly adding grace to whichever wall they are placed on. This pair of antique Venetian mirrors in peach, gold, and black coloration are highly decorative with what seems to be new glass and new backs, See less