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Limitless imagination in limited editions.

Some of the great contributions to design have been Erté's imaginative wall mirrors Made of bronze and cast using the expensive lost wax technique, they are capable of recording his finest detail and reflecting his lovely color palette. It is interesting to note that the affluent. In earlier times frequently commissioned artists to create fabulous mantel mirrors. These richly-carved, often gilded objects were one of the most impressive ways a person of means could express himself artistically. Today, few artists offer mirrors, and I do not know any artist offering bronze mirrors in limited editions. These are truly special and made for the collector with consummate taste.

Narcissism is derived from Erté's conceptual adaptation of the age-old myth of self-love As you remember, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in the water. Erté shows a young beauty in love with her image as it is reflected in bronze at the top of the mirror. Because of the detail, the handwork on this casting compares favorably with any of his sculptures for beauty and precision

Scheherazade is another marvel of precision and detail. It Would be difficult to guess how many hundreds of beads were sculpted and polished to produce this remarkable mirror. The story of Scheherazade is recorded in 1001 Arabian Nights. In order to save her life, the beautiful Scheherazade told the sultan a story each night for 1001 nights. Note her turban, stylized hair and full lips, and you will see why this simple mirror is a design masterpiece.