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Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
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Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror

  • This octagonal 18th-century beveled mirror showcases traditional Venetian craftsmanship
  • Its intricately carved gilt wood frame is adorned with three-dimensional floral and acanthus motifs
  • The crowning phoenix birds symbolize renewal and luxury in prestigious Italian decorative arts
  • The hand-applied gold leaf exhibits a warm patina developed over centuries
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$24,500
Item No. 32-0998

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Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
18th Century

This extraordinary mirror represents the pinnacle of 18th-century decorative arts, showcasing the craftsmanship for which Venetian artisans were renowned. The exquisite gilt wood frame features an elaborate composition of flowing acanthus leaves, delicate floral motifs and a crowning pair of phoenixes that exemplify the romantic opulence of Venetian design during this golden age of mirror production.

Venice established its dominance in mirror-making during the 16th century when. . .
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Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
18th Century

This extraordinary mirror represents the pinnacle of 18th-century decorative arts, showcasing the craftsmanship for which Venetian artisans were renowned. The exquisite gilt wood frame features an elaborate composition of flowing acanthus leaves, delicate floral motifs and a crowning pair of phoenixes that exemplify the romantic opulence of Venetian design during this golden age of mirror production.

Venice established its dominance in mirror-making during the 16th century when the city's glassmakers on Murano developed revolutionary techniques for producing large, flawless mirror plates. By the 18th century, Venetian mirror frames had evolved into elaborate works of art, prized by European nobility and displayed in the finest palaces. These mirrors were statements of wealth and adorned the grandest halls in Europe. 

61 1/2“ high x 45” wide x 8 1/2“ deep 
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Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror
Period: 18th Century
Origin: Italy
Type: Other
Style: Rococo
Depth: 8.5 in. (21.59 cm)
Width: 45.0 in. (114.3 cm)
Height: 61.5 in. (156.21 cm)
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