Flemish mirror

A rare Flemish carved walnut mirror frame.
The mirror set within a cartouche with floral and fruit carvings, surmounted by a figure of Charity, flanked by two figures of Faith and Hope, above a medaillon depicting Livia Drusilla, the spouse of Augustus.
Antwerp, second half 16th century.
Dimensions : 76 x 57 cm.

The carved strapwork of this mirror is inspired to the designs by Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527-c1606) and different Antwerp goldsmiths and sculptors such as Cornelis Floris (1513-1575), Jacob Floris de Vriendt and others.

Comparanda :
- Sotheby’s Amsterdam, 16 june 2009, lot 77.
- Sotheby’s London, 6 december 2011, lot 39.
- Städtliches Museum Schloss Rheydt