Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror, late 17th / early 18th century (circa 1690–1720)A richly theatrical yet beautifully proportioned Italian Baroque wall mirror, centred on an oval mercury silvered plate and framed by finely carved flowering foliage. Above, an exuberant pierced crest rises in bold, scrolling acanthus, centred by a pronounced floral rosette deeply undercut and powerfully three dimensional, with a wonderful sense of movement and shadow. The surface retains the warmth and depth associated with traditional Italian