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French Rococo Revival Oval Wall Mirror
$470.00
Sale price
$470.00
Regular price
$800.00
1. Historical Style & Period
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Item Name / Nomenclature: French Rococo Revival Oval Wall Mirror (historically styled as a Petit Dressing or Vanity Mirror).
- Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century Revival (Circa 1950s–1970s).
- Style: French Rococo / Baroque Revival. Defined by ornate, flowing asymmetrical motifs, scrolling acanthus leaves, and elaborate botanical cresting.
- Function: Compact Accent / Vanity Mirror. At approximately 40 cm in height, this petite mirror was designed to hang above a vanity table, in an entryway nook, or as part of a classic gallery wall arrangement.
2. Key Architectural & Decorative Features
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Elaborate Pierced Rocaille Cresting: Features a heavily carved top motif with sweeping C-scrolls, acanthus foliage, and openwork detailing.
- Floral & Botanical Surrounds: Encased in a molded border wrapped in stylized rosebuds, trailing vines, and beaded inner rim moulding.
- Aged Antique Gold / Gilt Finish: Finished in a soft ivory and gilded tone with muted bronze undertones in the recesses to accentuate the high-relief carving depth.
- Classic Oval Silhouette: Offers a delicate vertical oval glass aperture surrounded by expressive, organic curves that balance traditional opulent detail with a compact footprint.