Mirror, ca. 1760 (CH 18464653)
Summary
Carved and gilded vertical frame, double arch at top with centered tall pyramid of assymetrical foliage carved à jour and tall curved leaf forms at each corner which flow into serpentine curves and then join straight sides; flowers entwined around straight sides; bottom rail dupicates curve at top rail and has assymetrical group of foliage carved at center. Mirror made in two pieces.
Tags
Date
1760
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
public domain