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L. 19th C. large Beaux Arts Cushion Mirror
Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Cushion Mirror, rocalle and guilloche crest over divided cushion form mirror plate with barley twist and beaded stiles. H:69" W:41 1/2" D:3 1/2"
From the late 17th century onward, mirrors—and their frames—played an increasingly important part in the decoration of rooms. The early frames were usually of ivory, silver, ebony, or tortoise shell or were veneered with marquetry of walnut, olive, and laburnum. Needlework and bead frames were also to be found. On the whole, mirror frames reflected the general taste of the time and were often changed to accommodate alterations in taste, frames usually being cheaper and hence more easily replaced than the mirror itself. By the end of the 18th century, painted decoration largely supplanted carving on mirrors, the frames being decorated with floral patterns or classical ornaments. this particular Cushion Mirror in Gilt does reflect the Beaux Arts Period with the decorative carving and ornamentation of gilt decor.
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