Code CONSGC2

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A Pair of Large Italian Giltwood Mirrors

H=54, W=30 1/2

A Rare “Pair” of French Parcel Gilt , Louis XV Rococo Style Mirrors – Circa Mid 1900’s  or earlier - Excellent Condition

The style known in the French language as the rocaille, came from the ornamentists Oppendordt and Meissonnier who drew their inspiration from nature.   It was a late variant of the Baroque that flourished during  the latter part of the Louis XV period, and spread rapidly throughout Europe.  Rocaille was first used to designate bases made of bronze or faience and shaped like rocks.  Later, it was applied to any tormented design including shell and plant forms combined with artificial forms of c and s-scrolls . 

Outside of France, its success encouraged designers of the day to take it to outrageous extremes.  The result was the “Rococo”, a convoluted version of the rocaille.   In France this style almost always remained balanced, measured, and elegant.

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