Monumental Italian Florentine Giltwood Mirror

fourth quarter 19th century, in the Baroque taste, framed in bold, carefully detailed swirling leaves, a beaded, overhanging leaf forming the finial, the lower edge with a shell, the beveled mirror plate set into a scale-molded surround.
h. 78-1/2", w. 54"

Provenance: Estate of Mahin Forrest, Houston, Texas.

**In overall very good condition. The mirror exhibits no notable losses to carving, though there are a number of customary losses to the tips and edges of carved surfaces. Normal shrinkage, past repairs and scattered inpainting to gilt. The beveled mirror plate is crisp and clear, suggesting it may either be re-silvered or a replacement.