17th Century Repousse 'Blue' Mirror
£14,000
A late 17th century cushion frame mirror with unusual blue painted decoration highlighted with pewter repousse plate work, the whole surrounding the original heavily foxed plate.
French, circa 1680
Blues, often derived from plants or wood, were part of the 17th century palette but more frequently found on larger case pieces than singular mirrors. The primary stable blue pigments available to craftsmen at this time were dark, rich blue pigments like smalt or azurite.
Product Description
A late 17th century cushion frame mirror with unusual blue painted decoration highlighted with pewter repousse plate work, the whole surrounding the original heavily foxed plate
French, circa 1680
Blues, often derived from plants or wood, were part of the 17th century palette but more frequently found on larger case pieces than singular mirrors. The primary stable blue pigments available to craftsmen at this time were dark, rich blue pigments like smalt or azurite.
Repousee is a very old technique (used extensively in ancient Egypt) of hammering soft metal on the reverse side of sheets to create designs in low relief. The technique allowed metalworkers to produce elaborate design without the expense or difficulty of casting
French, circa 1680
Blues, often derived from plants or wood, were part of the 17th century palette but more frequently found on larger case pieces than singular mirrors. The primary stable blue pigments available to craftsmen at this time were dark, rich blue pigments like smalt or azurite.
Repousee is a very old technique (used extensively in ancient Egypt) of hammering soft metal on the reverse side of sheets to create designs in low relief. The technique allowed metalworkers to produce elaborate design without the expense or difficulty of casting
Code:
11675
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H 64.5cm x W 59cm x D 8cm Wt 6.35kg
H 25.4" x W 23.24" x D 3.15" Wt 14lb
H 25.4" x W 23.24" x D 3.15" Wt 14lb
