French Giltwood Mirror — Louis XV Style - Late 19th Century outdoor-chair deep bronze and soft verdigris

deep bronze and soft verdigris contributing to its character and authenticity

the base colour is a putty grey contrasting with the matte black top

loss to original finish and aged textural variation throughout

Exhibition: Fragments / Paysages

copper or stone for warmth

French Giltwood Mirror — Louis XV Style - Late 19th Century outdoor-chair deep bronze and soft verdigrisWe chose this mirror in France for its beauty, deep carved movement and provenance. It came from a Paris Htel particulier (a specific type of French private townhouse), and likely sat as a chemine (overmantel) mirror in a beautiful Parisienne room The carving has a softness to it not rigid or overly defined which gives it that distinctly French feel. The corners lift and fold into themselves, and the base has a quiet weight to it without feeling