Finely carved Louis XIV period oval mirror, 18th century art rare 18th Century French biot

rare 18th Century French biot jar

5" Width 16" Depth 3

hand-scraped to original paint

Louis XV-XVI 18th Century French curved canape settee

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

Finely carved Louis XIV period oval mirror, 18th century art rare 18th Century French biotA 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