This elegant French Louis XVI Gilt Wood Mirror (wide bevel) has exceptional carving with an exuberant high relief crest with arched and pierced floral motif. Large protruding feathers above a plumed helmet all flanked by flags and crossed quivers. The rectangular frame is adorned with lively scrollwork on diamond patterned background finished in a bright and matte gilding. This is a very early piece and you can see on the reverse the way the tenons join the frame in the corners. This frame
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