Louis XVI Giltwood 'Parclose' Mirror
£34,000
Important giltwood 'parclose' mirror in the neo-classical style
France, mid 18th century
The Parclose design was usually a central plate surrounded by smaller, separated mirrored sections within an elaborate frame. The design, which dates back to the Louis XV period in France, allowed for the creation of larger-sized mirrors using smaller pieces of glass. Large sheets of glass were prohibitively expensive to make, if impossible with the manufacturing limitations of the period, while multiple panels allowed increased reflection and luminosity in the room in age of candle light.
Product Description
Important giltwood 'parclose' mirror in the neo-classical style
France, mid 18th century
The Parclose design was usually a central plate surrounded by smaller, separated mirrored sections within an elaborate frame. The design, which dates back to the Louis XV period in France, allowed for the creation of larger-sized mirrors using smaller pieces of glass. Large sheets of glass were prohibitively expensive to make, if impossible with the manufacturing limitations of the period, while multiple panels allowed increased reflection and luminosity in the room in age of candle light
France, mid 18th century
The Parclose design was usually a central plate surrounded by smaller, separated mirrored sections within an elaborate frame. The design, which dates back to the Louis XV period in France, allowed for the creation of larger-sized mirrors using smaller pieces of glass. Large sheets of glass were prohibitively expensive to make, if impossible with the manufacturing limitations of the period, while multiple panels allowed increased reflection and luminosity in the room in age of candle light
Code:
11523
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Details & Dimensions
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H 116cm x W 94cm
H 45.69" x W 37.02"
H 45.69" x W 37.02"
