Mirror with pediment in marquetry in native wood and stained wood. Rectangular in shape, the mirror is framed by two registers of acanthus scrolls, flowers and acanthus bases underlined by stained moldings. The sides are filleted with alternating two-tone wood. The pediment is centered with a flowery basket (pediment added). Toulouse, end of the 17th century. H_120 cm L_74,5 cm

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