Antique French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror

Description

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the epitome of tailored elegance that was achieved during the Restoration, a … more Antique French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the epitome of tailored elegance that was achieved during the Restoration, a short-lived resurgence of the French monarchy that briefly returned to power between the French Revolution and the eventual establishment of the Republic. Louis Philippe, unknown to many, was the one primarily responsible for saving Versailles from falling into ruin, which is a debt owed to him by the entire world! This example features the classic multi-tiered molding completely enveloping the mirrored glass, with the original gold finish worn through over a century of cleaning to reveal the gesso under layer. Look closely to see the perpendicular stripes which represent the gold leaf overlap where the gold is by definition twice as thick, therefore resists the cleaning process over protracted periods of time. The classic curved shoulders contribute to the definitive expression of the style which, due to its classic simplicity, has remained popular for what will soon be two centuries!
Circa 1850s
Measures 50H x 29.5W x 2D
Available for pickup in the Dallas Design District, Dallas, TX. less