🏛️ Grand French Rococo Gilt Wall Mirror with Sphinx Masks – 193cm Napoleon III Style
🏛️ Grand French Rococo Gilt Wall Mirror with Sphinx Masks – 193cm Napoleon III Style
🎨 Subject & Medium
Elevate your space with this ornate French full-length mirror, crafted in the elegant Napoleon III Rococo revival style. This striking piece features a richly detailed gilt gesso fibreglass frame and a clear, beveled glass mirror. Adorned with five mythological sphinx masks, scrolling acanthus leaves, and a crowned shell and floral garland crest, this is an exceptional piece of vintage artistry.
🖼️ Composition & Technique
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Beautifully arched top frame with intricate Rococo flourishes 🌿
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Features five sculpted sphinx mask faces – rare and captivating 🐆
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Crowned with a shell motif and floral garland 🌸🐚
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Clear, elegant beveled mirror glass adds depth and luxury ✨
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Lightweight yet solid fibreglass construction, with antique gold gilt finish 🧱
📏 Dimensions
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Height: 193cm / 75.98"
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Width: 108cm / 42.5"
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Depth (at thickest point): 6.5cm / 2.55"
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Weight: Approx. 30kg ⚖️
A commanding and visually stunning piece – ideal for statement interiors.
🏡 Provenance
Sourced from a grand French country estate, this mirror is rich in history and exudes aristocratic elegance. A true collector’s item that captures the spirit of 19th-century French luxury interiors 🇫🇷.
🌟 Why You'll Love It
✅ Impressive extra-large size – perfect as a floor-standing or wall-mounted statement mirror
✅ Unique sphinx masks offer artistic character and mythical intrigue
✅ Ideal for luxury interiors, wedding venues, boutique hotels, restaurants, or film/theatre sets 🎭
✅ Reflects natural light to enhance space and ambiance ✨
✅ A rare and memorable piece that turns heads and sparks conversation 🗣️
🔍 Condition
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Offered in fine vintage condition
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Glass: Light surface scratches and a few smear marks
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Frame: Minor scuffs, small chips, and general wear – consistent with age and adding to the vintage charm.
🌍 Worldwide Shipping Available
Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe international delivery.
🖼️ Available exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
📩 Inquire now to secure this unique piece
