Finely carved Louis XIV period oval mirror, 18th century art 5" Width 16" Depth 3

5" Width 16" Depth 3

Gold script on white enamel

having fruit baskets on a vibrant teal blue field finished with a red border

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

Green-turquoise hues

Finely carved Louis XIV period oval mirror, 18th century art 5" Width 16" Depth 3A 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