From Arte Veneziana

Handmade Engravings and Murano Glass Decorations
Handmade Luxury Mirror with Crest

Venetian Style mirrors are Arte Veneziana’s pride and joy. There are some simple tips to recognise a Venetian style mirror. The most famous are the beautiful floral engravings or rich mythological and bucolic scenes.

The most famous characters are the typical engraved curl finishings together with the depiction of Bacco, Justice or the well-know Venetian Eighteenth-century Dama and Cavaliere. Crystal colored Murano decorative flowers, leaves, twisted ropes and multicoloured glass paste rosettes embellish each Venetian mirror. The result is a unique item comparable to a work of art for craftsmanship and excellence in its execution.

Last but not least: do not worry if the mirror's decorations seem badly fixed. Our master artisans preserve the historical tradition in avoiding to fix the glass parts. In fact leaving those parts mobile and tying them with an iron wire is the correct procedure both to respect Venetian roots and above all, to avoid damage and breakage of the glass.

“A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him “
–Arthur Symons

Materials
The Bragora mirror from the Venetia Collection is one of the symbols of Arte Veneziana. Structure made of fir wood with black matte finish. Central handmade glass with heavy antique mirrored finish. Frames and crest made of handmade engraved glass with heavy antique mirrored finish.

Decorations

Engravings of floral motifs and the depiction of the San Marco winged lion, symbol of Venice. Decorative leaves, curls, rosettes and twisted ropes made of crystal coloured Murano glass. 

Specifications
Size: W. 135 cm, H. 205 cm
Size: W. 53” 1/8, H. 80” 3/4 
Code: MVX-AVA-001-15 
Fixing metal bars included. 
Custom made to specifications.