Featuring floral large gold gild gesso corners ornate corner accents with continous decorative inner molding and a distressed gilt finish reminiscent of the era, square w/wood back mirror, 1850-1890, has early silvered foxing. These pieces emerged during the industrial and cultural boom in France, the wealthy middle class sought to recreate the historic opulence of pre-revolution French royalty, sparking a massive revival of the 18th century, baroque and Rococo styles. This particular style called the Trumeau & Cheval -large rectangular gilded frames were designed to be placed directly above fireplace mantels/chemises or mounted on the marrow walls between large windows.(comps up to 850)to replace the back or glass even with foxing would depreciate this piece in half.. Comps, up to $2500
Size:25x20x2
Featuring floral large gold gild gesso corners ornate corner accents with continous decorative inner molding and a distressed gilt finish reminiscent of the era, square w/wood back mirror, 1850-1890, has early silvered foxing. These pieces emerged during the industrial and cultural boom in France, the wealthy middle class sought to recreate the historic opulence of pre-revolution French royalty, sparking a massive revival of the 18th century, baroque and Rococo styles. This particular style called the Trumeau & Cheval -large rectangular gilded frames were designed to be placed directly above fireplace mantels/chemises or mounted on the marrow walls between large windows.(comps up to 850)to replace the back or glass even with foxing would depreciate this piece in half.. Comps, up to $2500
Size:25x20x2
