$900
Likely French, Late 19th/Early 20th century). A large wooden painted rectangular trumeau mirror, painted a pale sea foam green and decorated with relief carved Neoclassical motifs, the upper right corners with carved circular paterae, each above a flanking carved trailing bellflower motif and flanking central carved trailing bellflowers, the central panel within a molded frame comprising an acanthus carved frieze within molding, framing an oval shaped cartouche decorated with acanthus carving surmounted by trailing olive branches tied by a central carved classical rhythm surmounted by a garland of carved classical roses, all framing a complementary tonal scene of three winged putti and one cherub at play within a bucolic landscape rendered in oil on wood panel, over the rectangular looking glass framed with conforming foliate border. Approximate height 80.75", width 42.5", depth 1.75".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-08-09
