French Restauration Period
Carved and Gilt Gesso Mirror
CA. 1820
Large scale mirror in near perfect condition with the carved ripples typical of the restauration period, the ripples carved in gesso laid upon a frame with all surfaces covered in gold leaf, retaining its original one-piece mirror plate, a plate this large during this period was both rare and expensive to produce
Height: 78"
Width: 49.5"
Depth: 3.25"