By Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)
£18,000
This magnificent Meissen porcelain mirror epitomises the best of the Rococo style, featuring a decorative scheme of abundant flowers, birds, and cherubs.
This beautiful wall mirror features a porcelain rocaille shaped frame with an arched top and shaped floral crown, within the bounds of which is contained a smaller mirror. The mirror’s white porcelain frame is parcel gilt and elaborately decorated with colourfully painted encrusted sculptural forms and motifs. These adornments include stylised turquoise and light pink foliage, and richly coloured flowers with green leaves. Songbirds and pink semi-nude cherubs decorate the sides and corners of the mirror’s frame. The mirror is surmounted by a multicoloured flower bouquet and is affixed with twin porcelain candleholders to the lower section.