Lot 209: Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Vanity Mirror
Estate Auction: Mid-Century Modern Furniture, Fine Art, Lenox Porcelain, Vintage · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Auction: Mid-Century Modern Furniture, Fine Art, Lenox Porcelain, Vintage
- Lot Number
- 209
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 22
- Closed
- 4/26/26 8:23 PM PT
Description
An antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze vanity mirror featuring integrated candle holders. Known as a "girandole" or "mirrored sconce," these items were popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries as decorative yet functional objects that amplified candlelight through their mirrored surfaces. It embodies the Rococo (Neo-Rococo) style, characterized by elaborate asymmetrical scrolls, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs. While many are French in origin (circa 1870–1880), similar high-quality ornate brass mirrors were also attributed to American manufacturers like Bradley & Hubbard in the late 19th century. 20.5"H x 13"W x 7"L Good condition.