{"product_id":"antique-french-table-mirror-with-griffin-crest","title":"Antique French Table Mirror with Griffin Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th Century (circa 1880–1900)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eDuring 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eFrench origin. Acquired as part of a collection of European decorative objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003eGilt bronze (ormolu), mirror plate, velvet trim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e(To be added)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers \/ Condition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good antique condition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight wear to gilding consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eMinor surface wear and patina to reverse\u003cbr\u003eVelvet trim shows age but remains intact\u003cbr\u003eMirror plate with light age-appropriate wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48410503151871,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/8e2aaf58-cfc8-45a9-bc44-1770ef806ba3.png?v=1776609225","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-table-mirror-with-griffin-crest","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}