Valladolid, ES
Details
- Dimensions
- 39.37ʺW × 2.76ʺD × 59.06ʺH
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Mirror
- Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
- Description
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Wall mirror, carved and gilded wood, napoleon iii, around 1880 - france
spectacular french mirror in napoleon iii style and … more Wall mirror, carved and gilded wood, napoleon iii, around 1880 - france
spectacular french mirror in napoleon iii style and period, in carved wood and gilded with fine gold burnished with agate stone. Rectangular profile with the two upper corners rounded, and in its center stands an exquisite ornate trim or trim. The lower beam is simple and smooth, while the rest of the frame is decorated with 4 different stripes. From interior to exterior: a first narrow and smooth stripe, the second presents a string of pearls (a classically inspired decorative element made of balls arranged sequentially). The third and widest, a set of recesses and protrusions that is arranged horizontally and creates a subtle effect of lights and shadows and, finally, a fourth featuring a loop or cord that ascends in a helical manner. It preserves the original glass, with the beautiful quicksilver effect, typical of its age and use.
style and era napoleon iii or second empire
the napoleon iii or second empire style gets its name because it was born in france at that time. Strictly speaking, the second empire was proclaimed in 1852 and ended in 1870, led by louis napoleon bonaparte as emperor of the french, although in the artistic sense it extended a few more years (until 1880). This style was very popular among the french bourgeoisie. The emperor himself was involved in the artistic development of the moment, although more closely linked to architecture. However, it is to empress eugenie that the evolution of the decorative arts is owed.
although it is inspired by the styles of the past, starting with classical antiquity, the renaissance, even louis xvi, much loved by eugenia, the most representative characteristic of the style is sumptuousness and ostentation, always aspiring to show wealth and opulence.
it is not a style designed specifically for the second empire, but a recovery of the different great french styles of previous centuries, a kind of compilation of french decorative trends. Special reference is made to louis xiv, louis xv, baroque and rococo, and little by little to louis xvi, with an eclecticist base. In short, the decorative styles that had positioned france at the forefront of interior design and furniture design in europe, both for quality, originality and beauty.
style: napoleon iii
materials: carved and gilded wood, mirror
period: napoleon iii era (1852-1880)
country of origin: france
good condition according to its age and use
origin: private collection
overall dimensions: 150 x 100 x 7 cm.
dimensions without frame: 120 x 80 cm. less
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