SMALL FRENCH CARVED MONTPARNASSE FRAMED MIRROR

SMALL FRENCH CARVED MONTPARNASSE FRAMED MIRRORBeautiful small 20th Century French Montparnasse carved framed mirror. A little history: Montparnasse frames are from the early 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 of cream

Dimensions: 59cm h x 42cm w x 2

Dimensions: 42cm h x 43cm w x 33cm d

this stylish basket can also be used to serve food

This lovely table would work perfectly as both an interior or garden piece

Beautifully etched with flowers and flourishes and a cartouche in the centre with lovely B

Dimensions:27cm h x 8cm w x 8cm d

In a wooden frame with gilt inner border

or entrance hall looking glass

Ratchet system adjusts height

This wonderful old piece has been

(Bouche de Rhone region of Provence)

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