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Antique
Aesthetic Movement style octagonal wall mirror in brass with embossed ivy, 1920`s ca, English.
This antique mirror has been gently cleaned while preserving the aged patina. It is ready to hang.
This mirror was made in the Aesthetic Movement style which flourished in Britain between 1860-1900. The sophisticated design was intended to bring beauty to everyday objects, escaping the ugliness & materialism of the Industrial Age.
The contrast between traditional & geometric motifs, make this mirror a good example of The Aesthetic Movement style. The design shows also early signs of the Art Deco Movement such as the geometric octagonal shape.
Aesthetic artists drew inspiration from various cultures & periods, in this example from ancient Greek & Egyptian Art, with the decorative ivy pattern on the brass. Ivy symbolizes romantic loyalty, strength, and eternal life. In ancient Egypt ivy was dedicated to Osiris, who represented immortality. In ancient Greece ivy was the plant of Dionysus because of its vigor. This rich eclecticism is one of the Aesthetic Movement`s most intriguing characteristics making this mirror well suited for Interiors today.
With its delicate proportions it would sit sweetly over a mantle, sideboard, chest of drawers, in a cloakroom, or by the front door. The decorative design combined with the use of golden metal, make this mirror well suited for a range of interiors such as Art Deco, Antique, Hollywood Regency, Traditional, Country, Contemporary or Industrial.
The quality silver mirror insert is original to the piece and securely held in place behind the frame. It is fully reflective with a bevelled edge which adds a sense of depth.
The brass frame has interesting & unique decorations, a combination of handmade & early machine made features. There is an embossed foliate decoration of ivy leaves linked together in a swirling pattern. The background has the traditional hammered effect but in reverse. The outer edges of the frame are trimmed with a pressed rope-like pattern. The external trim is flat & simple, emphasizing the octagonal shape.
The brass sheet continues along the sides to the backside. On the reverse there is the original antique wood fiberboard backplate.
To hang the mirror on the wall there is the original antique chain which is attached to two metal plates, each screwed to the back fiberboard.
This antique wall mirror is in very good condition for its age. The antique patina has been preserved. The brass frame is sound with no missing parts or cracks. The brass surfaces have the original clear lacquer present & a warm patina with minor superficial marks & tiny dents. The original mirror surface is in very good condition, it is very reflective with no cracks or chips and only minimal superficial marks and a few tiny dots of foxing, all in line with age & wear as expected for an antique piece.
Additional dimensions:
The total external dimensions are: Height: 44.6 cm, Width: 44.6 cm, Depth: 1.8 cm.
The dimensions of the silver mirror surface are: Height: 34.6 cm, Width: 34.6 cm
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care with packing. For safe transport the mirror will be wrapped in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. It would then easily fit into a box with loose fill packing suitable for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
MAIN DELIVERY CHARGES:
Within London (UK): £ Free
UK Mainland: £ Free
European Union: £ 70
United States/Canada: £ 95
Japan: £ 120
Australia £ 155
Rest of the World please enquire.
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT HISTORY
The Aesthetic Movement in Britain covered the period of 1860 to 1900. Artists designed to escape the Industrial Revolution Age, by concentrating instead on producing art that was beautiful rather than having a deeper meaning: `Art for Art`s sake`. These new bohemian Aesthetic artists included Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, Christopher Dresser & Frederic Leighton.
The Aesthetic Movement initiated extensive artistic & design changes. Its eclecticism, modern concepts of middle-class lifestyle and domestic environment prepared the way for the art movements of the 20th century, resonating even into our own time.
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