18th-Century Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Oval Mirrors – A Pair
$4,000.00
An authentic pair of 18th-century Italian oval mirrors, featuring hand-carved wooden frames adorned with a classic molded torus and laurel leaf motif. The frames retain their original water-gilding, displaying a rich, warm patina where the underlying red clay bole shows through centuries of natural wear. Each frame houses its original mercury-amalgam glass plate, exhibiting characteristic foxing, soft hazing, and heavy oxidation that highlight its historic authenticity. The reverses feature original hand-planed wooden backing boards sealed with traditional aged canvas strips and handwritten period ink markings.
Origin: Italy (Likely Tuscany or Veneto)
Date: circa 1770–1790
Materials: Hand-carved wood, water-gilding over red bole, original mercury glass plates
Dimensions: 13 ½" H × 11" W each
Wear consistent with age and use.
Colors may vary slightly due to screen settings.
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