A NAPOLEON III GILT AND GESSOED WOOD PIER MIRROR, SECOND FRENCH EMPIRE (1852-1870), double "C" scroll with acanthus leaf furls, draped at either end and center with flower garlands, above an arched rectangular molded frame with incised matte and brilliant gilded flower tendrils, with a foliate liner, the whole surrounded by bead trim. Height: 73 1/2" Width: 43" Depth: 3 1/2"

Now lacking pier table. Some minor losses to the carving at the flower garland and near the base with some gilt and gesso losses, some mild expected surface wear and gilt rubbing, mirror plate has shifted slightly,but otherwise in very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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