Tuesday, March 19, 2013

French Empire Mirror




Outstanding French Empire carved giltwood mirror.  This exceptional mirror features a Napoleonic Imperial Eagle, floral and acanthus decoration.  It retains it's original glass as well as the original Parisian maker's label.  There have been some restorations over the last nearly two hundred years, but they don't detract from the beauty of this truly regal piece.  36" h., 29" w.  French, early 19th c.  SOLD