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Dating to the late 1600s, this period Baroque giltwood altar mirror is from Dijon, France. The hand-carved giltwood frame has varying thickness to the motifs, which gives the mirror great depth. There are some hand-painted elements as well, reflecting the grapevine motif that is dispersed among the undulating C-scrolls, segmented leaves, and four, winged cherub mascarons. The crest depicts a six-prong sunburst surrounding a bird emerging from a cloud, adding to the unprecedented beauty of the mirror.
CONDITION: Good antique condition. Commensurate loss of silver to the glass, which is a highly sought-after trait. Minor nicks and losses to the frame, which has old restoration coupled with more recent work. There is a small crack to the glass of the bottom parcloses.
