Italian 1870's Louis Philippe Arched Gilt Mirror

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A warm, intimate mirror sourced from a Roman home...the kind of piece that anchors a bedroom wall or catches light … Read more A warm, intimate mirror sourced from a Roman home...the kind of piece that anchors a bedroom wall or catches light in a powder room. Louis Philippe proportions: rectilinear, refined, understated. Beaded molding frames a clean mirror with that characteristic 19th-century restraint.

The gilt has mellowed to a honey-toned patina, rich with age and honest use. A few tiny chips in the gesso speak to its time—nothing that disturbs the presence. The frame is solid wood-backed construction, the kind of craftsmanship that doesn't shout but quietly endures.

Hangs anywhere you need warmth and a little quiet elegance. Works equally well in traditional or contemporary spaces. The scale is generous without overwhelming—a mirror that reads as found rather than purchased.

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Gilt-wood frame with beaded molding detail
Ready to hang; hardware intact
Solid wood backing
Sourced from a Roman estate
Mid-to-late 19th-century manufacture
Shallow profile (5 cm / 2.0") fits easily on any wall

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