Pair of overmirrors

After a model by Philippe Laurent Roland
Probably carved by Daniel Aubert

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These panels originally functioned as overmirrors, facing each other in the billiards room of the Château de Bagatelle, built for the comte d'Artois (the future king Charles X) in 1777 (see 07.225.18 for the overdoor of the entrance portal of Bagatelle). The eagles may refer to Artois's military honors: he was Colonel General of the Swiss Guards and Grand Master of the Artillery.

Pair of overmirrors, After a model by Philippe Laurent Roland (French, Pont-à-Marc 1746–1816 Paris), Oak, painted and gilded, French

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Top: 07.225.17a; Bottom: 07.225.17b

Pair of overmirrors, After a model by Philippe Laurent Roland (French, Pont-à-Marc 1746–1816 Paris), Oak, painted and gilded, French
Pair of overmirrors, After a model by Philippe Laurent Roland (French, Pont-à-Marc 1746–1816 Paris), Oak, painted and gilded, French

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