Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mirror
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A Remarkable Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mirror with Dragons and Pagoda Imagery.
This large mirror is conceived in the Japanese taste (Japonisme) which became highly popular in the late 19th century throughout Europe. Employing a combination of gilded oriental motifs, such as the pagoda finial and dragons, and red and black paint to imitate lacquer work, the designer of this wonderful mirror seems to have had an unusually sophisticated understanding of the art of the East. The repeating cloud motif is employed extensively on the pediment of the piece, as are floral ornaments such as the lotus flower towards the base.
This is a truly unique piece of design, obviously created for a client with great taste by a maker of superior skill. It is almost certain that this piece was a bespoke commission and it is one of the most interesting mirrors we have ever handled.
H 197cm x W 141cm x D 22cm
H 77½” x W 55½” x D 8¾”
A Remarkable Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mirror with Dragons and Pagoda Imagery.
This large mirror is conceived in the Japanese taste (Japonisme) which became highly popular in the late 19th century throughout Europe. Employing a combination of gilded oriental motifs, such as the pagoda finial and dragons, and red and black paint to imitate lacquer work, the designer of this wonderful mirror seems to have had an unusually sophisticated understanding of the art of the East. The repeating cloud motif is employed extensively on the pediment of the piece, as are floral ornaments such as the lotus flower towards the base.
This is a truly unique piece of design, obviously created for a client with great taste by a maker of superior skill. It is almost certain that this piece was a bespoke commission and it is one of the most interesting mirrors we have ever handled.
H 197cm x W 141cm x D 22cm
H 77½” x W 55½” x D 8¾”
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