Pair of Carved Giltwood Mexican Folk Art Vanity Mirrors

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Pair of Carved Giltwood Mexican Folk Art Vanity Mirrors

About the Item

A striking pair of antique hand carved gilded solid wood table mirrors. Inspired by Italian design, this magnificent Mexican folk art features elegant oval shaped mirrors with brilliant gold gilt (dore bronze) finish, intricate piecered scrolling frames with floral blossom accents, rising on turned pedestal stand, with circular molded edge base. Mixing classic contrasting elements of antique warm rustic patina with refined elegance and sophistication, the similarly styled matched pair, both recently re-gilded, giving a bold, luxuriously dramaic sheen, the smaller with original red distressed painted accents adding character and charm. Circa 1920s/1930s Absolutely beautiful, with luxurious presence, fabulously rich, lush gold color, elegantly aged soft patina is truly magnificent! As useful as the are attractive, perfect for a vanity, closet, counter top in the bathroom, or changing room or as decor adorning a side table, mantel, altar, beside nightstand, entry or anywhere a glamorous decorative touch is needed. Dimensions (approx): 22.5"H, 9"W, 5.75" Diameter 20.5"H, 8.75"W, 5.75" Diameter Provenance: The Estate of Drs. Frank and Barbara Pino of San Antonio, TX Frank Pino (1942-2019) descended from among the early founders of New Mexico. He held the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Arizona State University and a Ph.D in Romance Languages from Northwestern University. He was on the faculty of Michigan State University and then at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was recruited by Dr. Tomas Rivera to join the Division of Foreign Languages. He served in various administrative posts, including sixteen years as director of the Division of Foreign Languages, where he also taught upper-level and graduate classes in Hispanic Culture and Literature, including Chicano Literature. He was a founding faculty member and served thirty-nine years. Frank was a poet and created several collections of poetry in both English and Spanish. Barbara Kay Vordenbaum Pino, Ph.D. (1941-2020). Barbara attended San Antonio public schools, graduating Valedictorian from Thomas Jefferson High School to which she later returned as a Teacher of French and Spanish. After earning a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, she became a Professor of Spanish and Education at Southwest Texas State University. She was a member of the founding faculty of the University of Texas at San Antonio where she taught for more than 30 years until her retirement as Associate Professor Emerita. In 1984, she married Dr. Frank Pino, Jr., the Chairman of the Foreign Language Division at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Both Drs. Frank and Barbara Pino were scholars and patrons of Hispanic Culture in San Antonio and Texas. He and his wife, Barbara were avid collectors of Mexican Folk art.

Dimensions:
Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Mirror,Carved
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920s-1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977227088782

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