79 - Maison Brot

Maison Brot Large triptych mirror Brass and mirror Circa 1940 H130 L55 cm (L169 cm when unfolded) Mirror consisting of three hinged panels set in brass frames. The side panels fold back onto the central panel, allowing the opening and reflection angles to be adjusted. Two wall mounts are located at the top of the central panel. Founded in 1826 by François Brot, a mirror maker at the court of Charles X, Maison Brot is renowned for its dressing mirrors and hinged reflective devices. The triptych, introduced in 1875, is one of the company’s iconic creations; the company also developed the Mirophare illuminated mirror in 1927.