Neoclassical Pier Mirror
Italian Neoclassical Painted Pier Mirror
Northern Italy, probably Lombardy
Late 18th - Early 19th Century
The rectangular mirror plate is framed within a moulded surround with a delicate bead border and raised on tapering fluted feet.
Above, an intricately carved openwork gallery of repeating ring motifs forms a balustrade supporting a classical urn finial, giving the mirror a restrained architectural presence.
The original mercury glass plate is softly bevelled to the edges and gives the expected soft reflection with a light sparkle under the light.
Dealers Comment...
The design is distinctly Neoclassical in character, when I saw this in Italy it stood out in a crowd of rococo swirls and curls. the glass is excellent , the painted finish is true and its worn just enough.
Northern Italy, probably Lombardy
Late 18th - Early 19th Century
The rectangular mirror plate is framed within a moulded surround with a delicate bead border and raised on tapering fluted feet.
Above, an intricately carved openwork gallery of repeating ring motifs forms a balustrade supporting a classical urn finial, giving the mirror a restrained architectural presence.
The original mercury glass plate is softly bevelled to the edges and gives the expected soft reflection with a light sparkle under the light.
Dealers Comment...
The design is distinctly Neoclassical in character, when I saw this in Italy it stood out in a crowd of rococo swirls and curls. the glass is excellent , the painted finish is true and its worn just enough.