Mirror sun wood gold leaf, 88 cm

Monumental sun mirror with double shelving in solid wood. The mirror was carved and decorated with gold leaf, an art craft technique that consists of depositing thin gold leaves once the mirror is carved. The mirror dates from the middle xxth and is in excellent condition (no branch is missing or damaged). The ice is in perfect condition. Sun mirrors have decorated churches since the renaissance and then have been brought up to date in post-war interiors. The photos are eloquent, its shape is superb. The gilding on the sheet is in perfect condition and provides magnificent reflections. The sculpture of the sun's rays is delicate, finely striated and worked. The wall hanging is installed. An exceptional work of art, with rare dimensions. The mirror measures 88 cm in diameter, 30 cm for ice alone. Delivery and packaging cared for by the carrier of selency.