Finely carved Louis XIV period oval mirror, 18th century art with an “A” and less

with an “A” and less legible letters to the base

hand-scraped to original paint

5" Width 16" Depth 3

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Finely carved Louis XIV period oval mirror, 18th century art with an “A” and lessA finely carved Louis XIV period oval mirror, 18th century, retaining its original gilding with rich, time worn patina. The boldly sculpted frame is adorned with acanthus scrolls, fruiting garlands, and floral clusters, surmounted by a large sunflower crest. The sunflower, a celebrated emblem of Louis XIVthe Sun Kingwas a favored decorative motif symbolizing loyalty and the monarchs radiant power. Embodies the grandeur and symbolism of Versailles era