Biedermeier Wall Mirror in Cherrywood Veneer, South Germany, 1830s

Overview. Biedermeier wall mirror dated to the 1830s, South Germany provenance. Vertically rectangular silhouette with a single central mirror plate. Materials. Book-matched cherry veneer over cherry solid wood frame. Glass mirror plate set within the veneered surround. Design. Shallow moulded cornice with a narrow inlaid frieze across the crest for subtle contrast. Plain stiles and a simple veneered apron beneath the mirror, reflecting Biedermeier restraint. Dimensions. Height: 146 cm. Width: 68 cm. Depth: 10.5 cm.