Vintage Wall Mirror

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Neoclassical mirror from Lucca, carved and gilded with gouache. The rectangular frame features a carved string of pearls and an … Read more Neoclassical mirror from Lucca, carved and gilded with gouache. The rectangular frame features a carved string of pearls and an engraved and then gilded background; the typical Lucca carvings are applied to the frame, a cymatium with facing dragons holding floral festoons starting from the central vase, at the feet of the dragons a shelf with a cascade of leaves descends to the sides, in the base two feral feet with acanthus leaves hold the mirror , two mercury mirror plates. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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