Ornate French Provincial Style Gilt Wall Mirror

This is a large, rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate Baroque or French Provincial inspired frame. The frame is constructed with a highly decorative wide molding, likely made of wood or a composite material such as resin, finished in a deep bronze or aged gold-toned gilt. The relief work displays intricate floral and foliate scrollwork patterns that run continuously along the perimeter, exhibiting significant depth and texture. The mirror glass appears to be flat without a bevel, held securely by a simple inner gold liner. Based on the owner's context of the early 1970s, this piece is likely a mid-20th-century revival work rather than a 19th-century antique. The condition shows a notable aged patina across the frame, with some darkened areas in the recessed carvings which may be intentional antiquing or accumulated dust. There are no visible chips or cracks in the glass, though subtle silvering degradation could be present given its 50-year age. The craftsmanship reflects the popular 'Hollywood Regency' or Mediterranean revival trends of the late 1960s and early 1970s, characterized by heavy ornamentation and a sense of grandeur intended for formal dining or living areas.