Fine Antique French 19th Century 1883 Folding Olive Wood Marquetry Mirror Rare
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27615940 | Product Type: Mirrors |
| Style: Art Nouveau | Featured Refinements: Antique French Mirror |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Material: Olive Wood |
Charming antique French 19th century Art Nouveau period folding Olive Wood mirror by Mignon Freres of Nice. Lovely clear signature and date of MIGNON Frs 1883-1884 on the front bottom right corner.
Condition--very solid construction of quality Olive wood and hinges in good condition. Loss of some black painted scroll design to top left corner(photo 12). Tiny loss of mirror silvering in bottom corner(photo 11) and edging but generally mirror in very good condition for ...age. Some surface marking over wood commensurate with use and age of 137 years.
Stunning marquetry and artistry rarely seen today. Would make a practical travel mirror or can be used around the home. Folds down flat to 1 1/8 inches. Measures 10 3/4 inches wide by 14 1/2 inches high when folded away and 15 inches deep when standing.
Beautifully designed small birds in inlaid marquetry and finished in painted detail with an inset bevelled mirror.Mignon Freres were a Marquetry furniture company based in Nice, Provence-Alpes Cote d'Azur, on the Mediterranean coast, where Olive trees are very much a part of the landscape and culture. The company was part of the Art Nouveau movement and it's craftsmen designed and build many beautiful pieces including mirrors and tables with nature scenes and scrolling patterns and forms. They are rare to find in the UK.
I specialise in Asian art and some European antiques through ebay and my own Emporium floorspace in the UK.
I post to many worldwide locations including UK, Europe, United States, Canada, China and Japan but please check the exclusion list before bidding or check with me if unsure. Prices are shown on ebay uk in GBP, payments by Paypal only for secure transactions and peace of mind. International buyers may have to pay import taxes, fees or charges, please be aware of these before bidding as they are not included in the price. I always package my items carefully and send by Royal mail or Parcelforce depending on size.When listing items I always point out any flaws as well as the good points and list many condition photos for you to study. However if you are not happy I have a returns Policy.
If you like my items, please save me to your seller list so not to miss out on many Asian and European antiques.
Please do contact me through ebay mail if you need further information or to discuss any purchase,
Thank you.
Condition--very solid construction of quality Olive wood and hinges in good condition. Loss of some black painted scroll design to top left corner(photo 12). Tiny loss of mirror silvering in bottom corner(photo 11) and edging but generally mirror in very good condition for ...age. Some surface marking over wood commensurate with use and age of 137 years.
Stunning marquetry and artistry rarely seen today. Would make a practical travel mirror or can be used around the home. Folds down flat to 1 1/8 inches. Measures 10 3/4 inches wide by 14 1/2 inches high when folded away and 15 inches deep when standing.
Beautifully designed small birds in inlaid marquetry and finished in painted detail with an inset bevelled mirror.Mignon Freres were a Marquetry furniture company based in Nice, Provence-Alpes Cote d'Azur, on the Mediterranean coast, where Olive trees are very much a part of the landscape and culture. The company was part of the Art Nouveau movement and it's craftsmen designed and build many beautiful pieces including mirrors and tables with nature scenes and scrolling patterns and forms. They are rare to find in the UK.
I specialise in Asian art and some European antiques through ebay and my own Emporium floorspace in the UK.
I post to many worldwide locations including UK, Europe, United States, Canada, China and Japan but please check the exclusion list before bidding or check with me if unsure. Prices are shown on ebay uk in GBP, payments by Paypal only for secure transactions and peace of mind. International buyers may have to pay import taxes, fees or charges, please be aware of these before bidding as they are not included in the price. I always package my items carefully and send by Royal mail or Parcelforce depending on size.When listing items I always point out any flaws as well as the good points and list many condition photos for you to study. However if you are not happy I have a returns Policy.
If you like my items, please save me to your seller list so not to miss out on many Asian and European antiques.
Please do contact me through ebay mail if you need further information or to discuss any purchase,
Thank you.
