Mirror Beaucaire Louis XV French from the 18th century in gilded and green wood.

The Provençal Showgirl! Feathers. Vines. Foxed glass. Total main-character energy! Sculpted in Provence in the 18th century, this is an authentic piece: Louis XV period, Rococo in all its flamboyance. It belongs to the famous tradition of Beaucaire mirrors, named after the legendary fair on the Rhône where the south of France came to shop for centuries (and, let’s be honest, to chat). Think Parisian elegance with a Mediterranean tan: just enough Italian confidence to make you doubt, entirely French at heart. And while most of our mirrors are mere young ladies from the 1860s, this one was already admired before the Revolution. At the top, a pediment of carved acanthus feathers bursts towards the sky like a showgirl's headdress, hand-carved and finished with gesso and gold. On the sides, golden vines climb against a soft sage green background. This green and gold combination is all the interest: pistachio and champagne. At the bottom, the frame rests on two small scroll feet, as if it were about to leave the wall to join the party. And the glass Beautifully speckled, veiled, and mottled by time. It’s the kind of reflection that flatters everyone in the room (you’re welcome). Turn it around and the back tells the rest of the story: hand-sawn boards, hand-forged nails, and honest hardwood that has held it all together for well over two centuries. A few expression lines (well-deserved, not hidden) After two centuries in candlelight, it is in very good condition, and it owns it. You will see here and there some losses of gilding and a few fine cracks in the sculpture. Think of them as the wrinkles of a life well-lived laugh. The mercury glass has gently turned milky, in that dreamy old master style, but rest assured: you can still see yourself perfectly. Just a bit more flattering (we promised). No over-restoration, no false shine. Just the authentic, carrying its history with elegance. Hang it above a fireplace, crown a console, or lean it against a wall in a room that needs a bit of opera! The measurements: H 148 cm X W 77 cm X D 6 cm. The crest: a firework of carved acanthus. Gesso and gold over hand-carved wood, no shortcuts. The colors: sage green and gilt, softly worn. More patina, less polish. The glass: old foxed mirror plate with a dreamy haze no factory can fake. The scale: a true statement piece, approx. Period: Provence, France, late 18th century. Condition: Good antique condition, consistent with age. Minor gilt losses and small age-related cracks in places. Original mercury glass with cloudiness and foxing; the reflection remains clear.