Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Giltwood Mirrors

A Marvelous French 1950's Giltwood Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved beveled mirror with Floral Vine Designs. The giltwood frame is magnificently hand-ca...

A fantastic and extremely rare pair of George III period gilt Carton-Pierre and giltwood oval mirrors in the manner of John Linnell. Each mirror is gorgeously hand carved with meticulous detail and fine craftsmanship. The giltwood borders are designed with foliate crests above female masks, with aprons centered by a standing or recumbent left facing lamb. It is extremely rare to find a pair of mirrors of this date and in such amazing untouched condition, the mirror panels are most probably original and date to the late 1700s. Provenance: Jeremy, Ltd., London England, circa 1770 Carton-pierre, literal translation from the French - cardboard stone, was developed in the 18th century specifically to imitate wood and stone. The Formula typically included flour, chalk, sawdust, sand and plaster and bound with wax, resin, animal glues or gum arabic. The material could be moulded, bent and otherwise formed into the desired design. Preeminent makers like Gillows and John Linnell began using carton pierre in the late 1760s. The new material allowed for lacey decorative spandrels and festoons that could be made into nearly any length or shape required. These elements and the particular foliate umbrella canopy on this pair of mirrors relates to designs of William and John Linnell. The most famous example of this crest element is on the mirror supplied by Linnell to the 4th Duke of Beaufort for the State Bedroom at Badminton House...

A Two Fabulous of Swedish Ormolu-Mounted and Hand-Etched Glass Mirrors After the Model by Gustav Precht, Second Half of the 19th century. With "Verre églomisé" glass technique to create this marvelous museum quality piece. The rectangular plate within a beveled foliage-decorated surround with foliage clasps, the C-scroll arched cresting centered by an oval plate flanked by foliage finials and surmounted by a fruiting urn. Sweden, circa: 19th century Each sold separately: $38,000. Each Mirror. Can be purchased as a pair: $76,000. Pair. Burchardt Precht...

A fantastic pair of English chinoiserie painted reverse on glass, carved giltwood mirrored two-light sconces. Each is beautifully hand carved and gilt...

Antique French Louis XVI period mirror, circa 1780. Antique carved giltwood (gildind to the leaf) frame orned with stylised pearls, mounted on an aged patina grey painted woodwork. A...

Antique Italian Louis XVI Oval Giltwood Powder Room Mirror is the perfect size for a vanity dressing area, a powder bath, or any cozy niche! Sculpt...

Fanciful and fun, this 19th century French Louis XVI- style oval gold gilt mirror boasts intricate, carved details from top to bottom. A carved bouquet of flowers and vines crowns th...

Louis XV style Rectangular mirror, France, 1930s-1940s. Beautiful gilt wall mirror with foliage decorations at the corners, the style of Louis XV Measures: 80 cm H x 69 cm W x 9 cm...