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MIR373

Pair Antique French Églomisé Mirrors in Fine Frames, Circa 1880-1890

Height: 38 1/2 inches  Width: 30 1/2 inches  Depth: 3 inches

Églomisé,  also known as verre églomisé, is a decorative technique where gold or silver leaf is applied to the back of glass, often engraved or painted, to create a mirrored effect. The term is derived from the French word “églomiser”, meaning to decorate glass panels by painting on the back. This technique involves applying the leaf to the glass, engraving a design, and then backing it with another layer of glass or foil. An ancient technique, it was brought back to life by the 18th century French decorator and art dealer Jean-Baptiste Glomy (1711-1786).

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