Louis XVI Style Mirror in Carved Wood with a Grey Patina with a Pediment of Doves. French Work. 18th century
18th-century mirror in carved wood with a grey patina, with a rectangular frame underlined by bead friezes and tassel pendants.
The openwork pediment is carved with two confronted doves amid foliage above a vase.
Dimensions: Width: 40 cm | Depth: 7 cm | Height: 56 cm.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Period | 18th century |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | France |
| Style | Louis XVI Style Louis XVI Style |
| Materials | Mirror |
| Dimensions | Width 15.75 in × Depth 2.76 in × Height 22.05 in Width 40 cm × Depth 7 cm × Height 56 cm |
| Condition | Good condition |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This mirror features a rectangular frame in carved wood underlined by a bead frieze, flanked by uprights with passementerie tassel pendants and resting on feet with a diamond-point grid. The openwork pediment, the centrepiece of the composition, is carved with two confronted doves — symbol of conjugal union — amid foliate scrolls framing a vase. The grey patina, soft and nuanced, sets off the reliefs of the carving.
This repertoire — doves, beads, tassels, attributes of love — is emblematic of the Louis XVI style and its so-called "marriage" mirrors, executed in the 18th century. These pedimented mirrors, often given on the occasion of a union, are among the most endearing objects of the period.
Condition report: Good general condition given its age. Old grey patina with wear and small occasional losses inherent to age, glass possibly spotted. A mirror of charm, ideal in a bedroom, above a fireplace or a console.
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