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Lot Essay
This mirror, which comes from a castle in the Toulouse area was probably part of a complete toilet service which would have also comprised a ewer and basin, candlesticks, snuffers, presentation dish and various boxes and flasks.
Stylistically this mirror combines arabesques similar to those drawn by Paul Decker the Elder in the late 17th century for boxes, together with early rocaille motifs. At the same time some decorative elements, particularly the fruit baskets, suggest a more southern origin.
Stylistically this mirror combines arabesques similar to those drawn by Paul Decker the Elder in the late 17th century for boxes, together with early rocaille motifs. At the same time some decorative elements, particularly the fruit baskets, suggest a more southern origin.