French Régence mirror with parcloses

French Régence mirror with parcloses

Circa 1730
174 x 91 cm (68 ¹/₂ x 35 ⁷/₈ inches)
giltwood
18th century

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Régence period mirror.
Dimensions: H 174 cm x W 91 cm
Régence period giltwood mirror with parcloses.
Framed with Bérain-style baguettes, this mirror is decorated with carved escutcheons featuring shells surrounded by foliage, acanthus leaves and scrolls.
The side reserves are in wavy mirror.
The pediment features a mirror also framed with Bérain-style baguettes and parcloses.
The gilded wood decor features an eagle with outstretched wings on either side of the corners, surmounted in the center by a large palmette on a Queen décor background and surrounded by scrolled foliage.
Régence period work with mercury mirror and original gilding.