{"product_id":"monumental-19th-century-french-faux-bamboo-giltwood-pareclose-mirror","title":"Monumental 19th Century French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Pareclose Mirror","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent and monumental mid-19th century French pareclose mirror, circa 1840s, retaining its original mirror plates, carved giltwood decoration, and beautifully aged gilded finish. Remarkable in both scale and execution, the mirror combines an architectural faux bamboo framework with exuberant naturalistic carving, creating an unusual marriage of structured geometry and romantic botanical ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial giltwood frame is carved to imitate lengths of bamboo, complete with raised knuckles marking the individual sections of each cane. Slender faux bamboo members form the large central mirror and surrounding pareclose panels, while projecting bamboo-form ends at the corners further emphasize the distinctive construction. The narrow mirrored borders give the piece wonderful depth and allow light to reflect beyond the generous central plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts crowning glory is the elaborate openwork crest rising dramatically above the frame. Finely carved branches sweep outward in an airy, asymmetrical arrangement of leaves, blossoms, buds, and berries, converging around a lush central composition of overlapping foliage. The carving has remarkable movement, with twisting stems appearing to grow naturally across and around the bamboo framework rather than simply resting upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graceful looped motif descends from the center of the crest, framed by cascading leaves, adding an almost jewel-like flourish above the central mirror. Smaller carved branches continue across the upper corners and sides, visually tying the crest to the surrounding frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional sprays of naturalistically carved foliage climb across the vertical sides of the mirror. Twisting branches weave around the faux bamboo members, punctuated by individually modeled leaves, flower heads, buds, and small fruit or berry forms. Even the lower corners are embellished with delicate trailing branches, giving the decoration a sense of continuing organically around the entire frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe original gold-leaf gilding has mellowed beautifully with age, revealing softly burnished highlights, deeper tones within the recesses, and occasional glimpses of the warm red bole beneath where the gilding has naturally worn. This wonderfully timeworn surface accentuates the intricate carving and gives the mirror the depth and character expected of a French piece approaching two centuries old.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original mercury glass remains in place throughout, including the large central plate and surrounding pareclose panels. Scattered foxing and naturally aged areas of silvering lend the glass an atmospheric, softly mottled reflection that beautifully complements the mellowed gilding and speaks to the mirror's remarkable age and originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth architectural and wonderfully romantic, this monumental French mirror is as much a work of decorative sculpture as a functional looking glass. Its extraordinary scale, faux bamboo construction, abundant botanical carving, original gilding, and original mirror plates give it tremendous presence. Hung above a console or commode, positioned in an entry hall or salon, or allowed to command an entire wall, it would create a spectacular focal point in both traditional and more eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Currently aboard our latest container from France and Italy. Additional photographs will be added once this piece arrives in Birmingham — but you don’t have to wait for the boat. 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