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Vintage 20th C. Friedman Bros. Louis XVI style gilded mirror. Cream painted background to upper portion. Parcel gilt with a carved urn crest issuing floral swags, rope twist and beading decoration surround mirror glass. Sticker label verso.
Friedman Brothers is the oldest and most prestigious manufacturer of handcrafted decorative wall art in the United States. The company has been family owned and operated for over 100 years, spending much of that history perfecting the art of Decorative Mirrors, Consoles, Sconces, Brackets, Cornices, Window Treatments and More.
The company was founded by two brothers who emigrated from England in 1903. They brought with them an outstanding talent for old-world elegant design and the skilled crafts of wood carving and finishing, with special emphasis on Old World gold leafing. Through hard work and an unyielding commitment to design and quality, the Friedman brothers became the interior designer’s supplier of choice for elegant and sophisticated decorative wall art.
The brothers then passed down their craft through the generations where this same original commitment to design and quality can be found in the company’s products today.
Friedman Brothers decorative art is so high in quality that it can be found in the most prestigious places in the World, including Museums, The Vatican and The White House. From the best hotels to private residences, interior designers specify Friedman products to bring a touch of prestige and elegance to their designs.
Information above is from Friedman Brothers’ website
Dimensions:
50.5″h x 31″w x 2″d
Condition:
Good, minimal wear to paint and gilding, no major damage observed, ready to hangCreator: Friedman Brothers (Manufacturer)Dimensions: Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)Style: Louis XVI (In the Style Of)Materials and Techniques: Giltwood,Mirror,Gilt,WoodworkPlace of Origin: United StatesPeriod: 1950-1959Date of Manufacture: 1950sCondition: GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.Seller Location: Morristown, NJReference Number: 1stDibs: LU5990236753692Shop All Friedman Brothers
Friedman Brothers
A decorative wall art company especially known for its ornate round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, Friedman Brothers is a family-owned and operated brand with a history that goes back over 100 years.
Friedman Brothers two namesake siblings emigrated from England to the United States at the dawn of the 20th century, bringing with them Old Worldstyle wood-carving and gold-leafing techniques. One of the oldest decorative wall art companies in America, the Florida-based brand has long specialized in a variety of interior design settings and furniture, such as wall sconces, bed canopies and other fixtures. In particular, Friedman Brothers is revered for its variety of mirrors.
Through partnerships with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Historic Charleston Foundation and other organizations, Friedman Brothers has cemented a reputation for its reproduction of traditional handcrafted vintage and antique mirrors. The company produces a range of mirrors in all shapes and sizes, including neoclassical-style mirrors with gilded wood frames and ornamental motifs, dramatic wall mirrors that prominently feature hallmarks of Asian design and other varieties.
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