A tryptic mirror of fine quality, the carved crestings bearing a crown over a shield with the Marian monogram (specifically representing Ave Maria or Auspice Maria) surrounded by garlands of leaves and floral arrangements, each mirror has columns carved to the sides and the central mirror has a carved finial to the bottom. The mirrors stand on Grecian feet and the whole piece has a dramatic classicism, the original mercury plates are present, and the gilding is bright and perfectly worn. The original hinges are present. Tryptic mirrors from this period are rare and this is a stunning example.
French Circa 1790
Height 60 cm ( 23 1/2”)
Width 118 cm ( 46 1/2”)
A tryptic mirror of fine quality, the carved crestings bearing a crown over a shield with the Marian monogram (specifically representing Ave Maria or Auspice Maria) surrounded by garlands of leaves and floral arrangements, each mirror has columns carved to the sides and the central mirror has a carved finial to the bottom. The mirrors stand on Grecian feet and the whole piece has a dramatic classicism, the original mercury plates are present, and the gilding is bright and perfectly worn. The original hinges are present. Tryptic mirrors from this period are rare and this is a stunning example.
French Circa 1790
Height 60 cm ( 23 1/2”)
Width 118 cm ( 46 1/2”)
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