Antique French Table Mirror with Griffin Crest
Antique French Table Mirror with Griffin Crest
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Additional Description:
A richly detailed antique French table mirror, cast in gilt bronze and designed in the Rococo Revival taste of the late 19th century. The frame is crowned by a striking winged griffin, a mythological creature symbolizing strength and guardianship, rendered in expressive high relief and lending dramatic presence to the piece.
The mirror is surrounded by intricate scrolling foliate ornament, with fluid, asymmetrical lines characteristic of the Louis XV revival style. A distinctive and luxurious feature is the deep red velvet trim lining the inner border, adding warmth, contrast, and a subtle theatrical quality rarely preserved in examples of this kind.
The reverse retains its original easel support, allowing for adjustable positioning on a vanity or tabletop. Both functional and sculptural, the mirror serves as a refined decorative object, equally suited for everyday use or as part of a curated vignette.
Era:
Late 19th Century (circa 1880–1900)
History:
During the 19th century, French decorative arts saw a resurgence of earlier styles, particularly the Rococo and Louis XV aesthetic. Table mirrors such as this were designed not only for practical use, but as ornamental objects reflecting taste and refinement, often incorporating mythological motifs and elaborate metalwork.
Provenance:
French origin. Acquired as part of a collection of European decorative objects.
Materials:
Gilt bronze (ormolu), mirror plate, velvet trim
Dimensions:
(To be added)
Disclaimers / Condition:
Very good antique condition:
Light wear to gilding consistent with age
Minor surface wear and patina to reverse
Velvet trim shows age but remains intact
Mirror plate with light age-appropriate wear
Additional Description:
A richly detailed antique French table mirror, cast in gilt bronze and designed in the Rococo Revival taste of the late 19th century. The frame is crowned by a striking winged griffin, a mythological creature symbolizing strength and guardianship, rendered in expressive high relief and lending dramatic presence to the piece.
The mirror is surrounded by intricate scrolling foliate ornament, with fluid, asymmetrical lines characteristic of the Louis XV revival style. A distinctive and luxurious feature is the deep red velvet trim lining the inner border, adding warmth, contrast, and a subtle theatrical quality rarely preserved in examples of this kind.
The reverse retains its original easel support, allowing for adjustable positioning on a vanity or tabletop. Both functional and sculptural, the mirror serves as a refined decorative object, equally suited for everyday use or as part of a curated vignette.
Era:
Late 19th Century (circa 1880–1900)
History:
During the 19th century, French decorative arts saw a resurgence of earlier styles, particularly the Rococo and Louis XV aesthetic. Table mirrors such as this were designed not only for practical use, but as ornamental objects reflecting taste and refinement, often incorporating mythological motifs and elaborate metalwork.
Provenance:
French origin. Acquired as part of a collection of European decorative objects.
Materials:
Gilt bronze (ormolu), mirror plate, velvet trim
Dimensions:
(To be added)
Disclaimers / Condition:
Very good antique condition:
Light wear to gilding consistent with age
Minor surface wear and patina to reverse
Velvet trim shows age but remains intact
Mirror plate with light age-appropriate wear