Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror, late 17th / early 18th century (circa 1690–1720)

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Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror, late 17th / early 18th century (circa 1690–1720)A richly theatrical yet beautifully proportioned Italian Baroque wall mirror, centred on an oval mercury silvered plate and framed by finely carved flowering foliage. Above, an exuberant pierced crest rises in bold, scrolling acanthus, centred by a pronounced floral rosette deeply undercut and powerfully three dimensional, with a wonderful sense of movement and shadow. The surface retains the warmth and depth associated with traditional Italian

or gloriole) is a crown of light rays

Traces of the original gesso remain within the recesses

after Venus Italica by Canova

and hundreds of millions of stars The acid that tests gold is there and the one that judges jewels And the music from the strings that no one touches And the source of all water If you want the truth

The shaped wooden tray is richly painted in polychrome tones of ochre

hand-carved from Portland limestone

For other excellent examples of this style and maker view the Victorian architecture of Leeds City Centre skyline

Often depicted like this

one with a wooden grill

‘Irori’ is the sunken heart in Japan used to heat the home and cook food

The night time garden draws on

Scotland c 1920

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