A palatial size Napoléon III carved giltwood and composition mirror Paris, circa 1870

Impressive presentation; both flower filled urns to crest showing cracks to fee with over paint restoration, the urn to the right side showing separation at crack; loss to a scroll leaf decoration to the upper right side banding of the mirror, now showing its metallic backing; the beaded and foliate border showing inpainting; most of the original gold-leaf gilding is present showing wear and rubbing and red bole to underside; overall with numerous chips, nicks, losses, wear and restorations to carved elements. Both vases flanking the crest with slight movement.
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