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Ornate Heavy Cast Metal Cherub / Putti Tabletop Vanity Mirror – Rococo Revival Style
A striking old-world decorative tabletop mirror featuring a sculptural winged cherub / putto standing alongside an elaborate asymmetrical mirror frame.
The entire composition is richly decorated with Rococo-inspired scrollwork, floral elements, curved architectural forms and an ornate pedestal-style base. The dark aged finish gives the piece substantial antique-style character and highlights the depth of the cast details.
This is a very heavy and substantial decorative piece, not a lightweight modern plastic mirror.
Features
Winged cherub / putto figure
Elaborate Rococo Revival design
Heavy cast-metal construction
Freestanding tabletop / vanity format
Ornate floral and scrolling decoration
Decorative pedestal base
Original-style aged dark finish/patina
Glass mirror
Highly sculptural three-dimensional form
The asymmetrical design is especially attractive, with the cherub positioned beside the mirror and reaching upward toward the elaborate floral crest.
Condition
This piece is being sold in as-found vintage condition.
It remains freestanding and displays well, but it does have notable age-related wear and damage.
Condition includes:
Chipped and broken decorative elements
Losses around portions of the ornate base/feet
Small missing portions of floral and scroll decoration
Surface wear and finish loss
Scratches, oxidation/patina and discoloration
Wear around high points and edges
Mirror glass has scratches, spotting/hazing and age-related deterioration
Additional imperfections consistent with age and previous use
There may also originally have been an additional decorative element associated with the cherub\'s raised hand; this cannot be confirmed.
Please examine all photographs closely before purchasing. Photos show the actual item and form part of the condition description.
Despite the losses, the piece remains visually impressive and has substantial decorative presence.
Ideal for a Rococo, Baroque, Victorian-inspired, romantic, maximalist, French-style or eclectic interior, or as an unusual display piece for a vanity, dresser, mantel or collection.
