19TH-CENTURY FEDERAL MIRROR WITH FOLK ART REVERSED PAINTING ON GLASS
This elegant American Federal mirror with Folk Art on Glass, features a finely detailed reverse-painted glass panel depicting a theatrical scene of a woman reaching toward a child beneath draped curtains, a motif inspired by the neoclassical and sentimental imagery popular in the early 19th century. Crafted in giltwood with gesso decoration, mirrors of this type were produced in American workshops between approximately 1800 and 1830, where reverse-painted glass panels served as both decoration and storytelling devices.
- Color: Gold Frame with a
- Material: Wood, Glass
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 30 in x 18 in x 3 1/2 in
SAVED New York offers a comprehensive collection of curated Antique and Vintage pieces, including furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, and art. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Minor imperfections and patina tell the story of a past life and authentic vintage appeal.
Professional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact info@saved-ny.com or visit our Studio and Showroom to view select pieces.
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This elegant American Federal mirror with Folk Art on Glass, features a finely detailed reverse-painted glass panel depicting a theatrical scene of a woman reaching toward a child beneath draped curtains, a motif inspired by the neoclassical and sentimental imagery popular in the early 19th century. Crafted in giltwood with gesso decoration, mirrors of this type were produced in American workshops between approximately 1800 and 1830, where reverse-painted glass panels served as both decoration and storytelling devices.
- Color: Gold Frame with a
- Material: Wood, Glass
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 30 in x 18 in x 3 1/2 in
SAVED New York offers a comprehensive collection of curated Antique and Vintage pieces, including furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, and art. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Minor imperfections and patina tell the story of a past life and authentic vintage appeal.
Professional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact info@saved-ny.com or visit our Studio and Showroom to view select pieces.