Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror
Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror

Spectacular large 18th century antique French mirror

Code: 5858

Dimensions:

H: 172cm (67.7")W: 138cm (54.3")D: 16cm (6.3")

£7,500.00 Approx $9933.77, €8823.53

Large, late 18th century, French margin mirror with stunning decoration of large, scrolling acanthus leaves around the outer frame. The high cartouche has a little cherub sitting in the centre of a shell and there are two more cherubs sitting at each lower corner, dangling their toes. Counteracting the charming cherubs is a bearded male face - perhaps Baccus or the Green Man - which appears mid-centre at the top of the mirror and, in larger form, mid centre at the base. A bird sits at each top corner and the outer and inner frame are linked with beautifully carved acanthus leaves.  The inner frame has a central flower within a linked oval design.  The original, bevelled, mercury glass has age throughout the central piece, giving a soft reflection, but the side sections are clearer. A rare and fabulous find.