Mirror- oval - .833 silver - Louis XVI

It is an oval silver mirror from the early 20th century that faithfully captures the refined aesthetics of the Louis XVI style: balance, symmetry, and an ornamentation that blends classical sobriety with small decorative accents. The oval shape, so characteristic of this Neoclassical taste, provides visual softness that contrasts with the richness of the frame. The metallic contour is worked with restrained Rococo motifs, stylized leaves, and small shells—elements that evoke the passage between late Rococo and the decorative rigor of 16th-century France. The silvering, with a soft shine, enhances the reliefs without harshness, letting the light glide over the curves and mark the shadows in the deepest points of the design. The front feet, equally ornamented, raise the piece and give it sculptural presence, as if the mirror were a small aristocratic dressing-table object. The back, made of wood, provides solidity and confirms the traditional manufacture of the era: a warm and noble support that contrasts with the elegant coolness of the silver. This dialogue between materials is typical of dressing-table and side-table mirrors from the early 20th century, where craftsmanship sought to unite functionality and beauty. Overall, it is a mirror that combines classicism, delicacy, and craft, perfect as a decorative piece, a collector’s item, or as an elegant accent in a contemporary interior. Certified shipping and good packaging.

Estimation:€300

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