A RÉGENCE STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD AND COMPOSITION MIRROR France, late 19th century

in two parts, the mirrored crest centered by a female mask with berried laurel swags above a flower-filled basket, the mirror set with beveled glass panels within shell clasps. 

Overall in good condition, showing in few places cracks. There are some minor losses in few places, and one can notice a gold paint restoration over the gold leaf, mostly to the acanthus leaves of the top part. Some wear to gilding in extensive places, now showing reddish undercoat and sometimes gesso. This mirror is well carved.
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