This item is a large French Rococo / Louis XV style floor mirror, featuring an intricately detailed, hand-carved wooden frame coated in a distressed antique gold finish.
Key Characteristics
Ornate Fronton & Crest: The top displays detailed asymmetrical shell work, scrolling acanthus leaves, and floral motifs typical of mid-to-late 19th-century Louis XV reproduction pieces.
Scalloped Outer Frame: The sides feature dramatic floral swags, deep relief moldings, and corner scroll brackets that extend downward to a heavy baseline base.
Versatile Display: Its massive scale allows it to serve as a freestanding full-length floor leaner mirror or a heavy hallway focal piece.
Pricing & Value
Authentic late 19th-century European antique variants typically appraise between $1,200 and $4,500 depending on the glass clarity, structural condition of the gesso molding, and provenance. Contemporary high-end reproductions made of carved wood or resin usually retail from $800 to $1,800.