Details
Each with an arched form with open-work double frame terminating with two small cabriole feet, decorated throughout with rich rocaille, a large ripe pomegranate, and stylized acanthus leaves, with minor differences in carving
72 in. (183 cm.) high, 44 in. (112 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired from Kraemer, Paris, August 2007.
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Lot Essay

Despite the minor differences in the carving, the construction of the backboards is remarkably close indicating both mirrors were created in the same workshop and possibly conceived to be installed in a boiserie scheme.

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