An early 18th century Regence giltwood mirror with a rectangular plate within an arched frame adorned with carved interlaced scrolls, acanthus, cabochons and foliate on a diapered background. The cresting carved with a basket of flowers flanked by birds and surmounted by a stylised acanthus leave arrangement. The gilding, with refreshed areas, displays an accumulated rich patina and an interplay between burnished and matte surfaces.
Comparative literature: Graham Child, World Mirrors 1650–1900, London 1990, fig. 328.
Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use, minor losses, minor fading, mirror plate with corrosion – detailed condition report on request
