LARGE FRENCH CARVED MONTPARNASSE FRAMED MIRROR

LARGE FRENCH CARVED MONTPARNASSE FRAMED MIRRORBeautiful, heavy French carved framed mirror with lovely old mirror glass. A little history: Montparnasse frames are from the 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 patinas vary and, traditionally, are in hues or cream or

Pair of large French footstools in the Louis XV style with seperate cushions upholstered in linen

Large pair of French 20th Century carved mirrors in original paint

both with carved hooved feet

houses and lakeside scenes

5cm h x 31cm w x 17cm d

Original condition with floor of cage restored

Dimensions: 12cm h x 16cm w x 23cm d

folding wooden hanging lanterns

There is some expected age but the central glass is in excellent condition

5cm w x 58cm d [Seat 46

On tripod scrolled legs with painted detail and central brass domed cup

With a marble top and brass surround