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Very Rare Pair of 19th century French Ivory Mirrors made in the…
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Auckland
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27-Jul-2009
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Very Rare Pair of 19th century French Ivory Mirrors made in the town of Dieppe in the Napoleonic style, c. 1820 - 1830. (Some small pieces of ivory missing on the side). In the early 19th century much ivory was imported from the French Territories in Africa to Dieppe where there was a thriving industry making ivory brush handles, small items etc. Very occasionally and on a 'commission basis' a wealthy client would order a major work with approx. 360 pieces of ivory fitted like these mirrors in the Napoleonic tradition. Embellished with heraldic shields, standing lions, cherubs with musical instruments and eagles all laid on a background of leaves and flowers and below the central shield 'Montjoye St. Denys'. Height 85 cm Width 57 cm The last recorded sale of a pair of mirrors such as these was in a Uk Auction House 28/1/2009, 8000 Pounds Sterling plus Buyer's premium
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Furniture: Mirrors - Overmantlel/Wall/Consoles