LARGE FRENCH MONTPARNASSE CARVED FRAMED MIRROR

LARGE FRENCH MONTPARNASSE CARVED FRAMED MIRRORBeautiful, large early 20th Century French carved framed mirror with lovely old foxed mirror glass and original paint. A little history: Montparnasse frames originated in the early 20th century and are reputed to be designed by the many Russian painters who had begun to congregate in the Montparnasse area between 1908 1914. Since they were artists with very little means, they carved the frames themselves from modest pine and left them ungilded. The

Good heavy weight and quality to both base and top

The interior depicts two erotica scenes

they are ready for recovering or can be enjoyed as is

decorated with urns & rams heads

scrolling open arms with rosette terminals

late Empire

In their original case and accompanied by two spoons

His work was successfully licenced with a number of prestigious companies

Pair of charming small cast iron urns in the Neo-Classical style

portraits of women with hats

Antique [early 20th century] fabric with flower-filled wicker basket print

Mid 20th century silverplate turtle ringed holder with glass 19 hole flower holder