Ecletic Wall Mirror, Mercury, Italy19th Century
Features
Style: Eclecticism (1870-1890)
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
Origin: Italy
Description
Ecletic wall mirror; frame engraved with baroque patterns and rocaille and entirely gilded with gold leaf. Mercury mirror.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 153
Width: 136
Depth: 10
Additional Information
Style: Eclecticism (1870-1890)
Towards the end of the 19th century, the taste for the combination of elements taken from various styles of the past asserted itself. The eclectic style is therefore characterized by the mixture of styles typical of the Gothic, the Baroque, the Renaissance, the Neoclassicism in search of elegant compositional virtuosity.Find out more on our blog:
The dictionary of antiques: Eclecticism
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Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
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