Large mahogany veneered psyche mirror, French Consulate period circa 1800.
High quality production, not stamped but very close to Jacob Freres or Marcion (probably made by one of the two).
Created at the end of 18th century, psyche mirrors allowed ladies to see herselves full-length. Psyches were particularly fashionable under Consulate, Empire and Restoration periods. The imperial residences such as Fontainebleau or Compiegne were full of it.
La Mésangère newspaper, instigator of the fashion from 1797 to 1831 lists this type of model in 1802.
Our psyche is in excellent condition: new varnish, finely chiselled bronzes, fresh mercury gilt (ormolu). The back is stretched with a blue-gray silk satin.
Height : 192cm
Length : 90cm
Width : 55cm
