Rococo Chinoiserie Mirror - Brass

Brass mirror carved with forms and figures in the Chinoiserie style. The whole of the mirror is surrounded by a pinnacle. All the interstices (the carved crevices) of the carving are filled by mirror glass. Chinoiserie was the style inspired by the art and design of China, Japan and other Asian countries. The curved, naturalistic details that is used to form the frame display the rococo style which was also popular during this period. The rococo became popular around 1730 and was characterized by asymmetry and flamboyant, curved ornamentation. The two styles were frequently combined to create fanciful visual effects.
Pier-glasses were mirrors placed on a wall in between two windows within an interior. Extremely elaborate pier-glasses such as this one were often used to emphasize the grandeur of a wealthy household. They were also important sources of light within an 18th century interior as they could reflect the light of nearby candles. Mirror glass was extremely expensive during the 18th century and while it became increasingly available towards the end of the century, even the wealthiest clients often recycled existing mirror-glass, as is this one, which is made out of two mirror pieces.

Chinoiserie is the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, especially in the decorative arts, garden design, architecture, literature, theatre, and music. First appearing in the 17th century, this trend was popularized in the 18th century due to the rise in trade with China and East Asia
As a style, chinoiserie is related to the Rococo style. Both styles are characterized by exuberant decoration, asymmetry, a focus on materials, and stylized nature and subject matter that focuses on leisure and pleasure. Chinoiserie focuses on subjects that were thought by colonial-era Europeans to be typical of Chinese culture.

Sconces are not included and can be bought separately in my shop.

* 28/IX/2020 - Textures updated so not to contain the historically accurate separation between mirrors *

You can adjust the intensity of the shadows behind the mirror by selecting the face of the shadow and lowering the transparency to your liking.
Contains Normal and Specular maps.
Land impact is 2 for every size below the 1.9m of height.
Number of triangles: 11070
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