French Giltwood Wall Mirror Antique Pier Mirror

P0161 An elegant 19th Century French giltwood wall mirror, crafted in the refined Louis Philippe / Napoleon III transition style with pronounced Rococo Revival influences with original slightly foxed bevelled edge glass. Featuring a gently arched shoulders top silhouette - chapeau de gendarme style arched crest profile, this mirror combines grand architectural scale with intricate sculptural detail. The top is crowned by a high-relief rocaille cartouche centre, flanked by sweeping asymmetrical acanthus leaves, delicate floral sprays, and trailing floral swags that cascade gracefully over the top corners. The rectangular frame features a rich, multi-tiered profile: An outer frame running with continuous leafy scrollwork, a classic beaded inner sight edge -pearls, and artfully curved upper shoulders decorated with subtle corner spandrels and scrolling flourishes that accentuate the arch. This antique mirror retains its original gilt finish, presenting a warm, golden hue with light, original glass and original backboards fitted with four wall brackets. The glass is scribed 11·3·69.