Louis XIV Style Wall Mirror in « Carton-pierre »

french-antique-Louis-XIV-style-wall-mirror

French wall mirror in Louis XIV style, the famous French sovereign of the 17th century. This small mirror in the French baroque style is carton-pierre (Pulped paper and glue invented in 19th century as a substitute for stucco.) ornamented with shells, garlands with small flowers and raie-de-coeur. A rare wall mirror, by its manufacturing technique, and exceptionally French by the style.

  • Period: circa 1890 – 1900
  • Dimensions: 17.3 in H x 14.6 in W
    44 cm H x 37 cm W
  • Item code:  B10250