Colonial Mirrors

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A synthesis of Baroque Europe and indigenous America, these colonial mirrors are one-of-a-kind pieces in a unique genre.

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Reverse-painted glass wall mirror, 'Sweet Arrangement'

Inger Johanne

Jun 19, 2022

Such a lovely mirror

The mirror is a lovely work of art, so pretty! It arrived here in Spain in perfect condition. This is a gift for my daughter in law and I’m sure she will love it as much as I do!

Reverse-painted glass wall mirror, 'Floral White'

Catherine

Apr 21, 2021

Exquisite

My Peruvian grandmother had a mirror very similar to this hanging in her entryway for decades. This is such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship that makes my home feel a bit more "homey" and the colors are gorgeous. Shipping was quick and the piece was carefully wrapped to ensure no damage. I'm so glad that I was able to find this instead of having to track down a similar mirror on a trip to Peru!

Reverse-painted glass wall mirror, 'Colonial Majesty'

Natalia

Mar 3, 2019

MARVELOUS PIECE OF ART

I have been impressed with the style of the artist Flora Polo. Excellent color combination that has totally changed my family room to a colonial style. For that reason I bought more items from her collection and the collection of other Peruvian artists because they are professionals in the finishes and details. Thank you Novica for bringing these amazing products to the market.

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Colonial Mirrors

Veronica Ossio doesn’t take all the credit for her works. When she looks at one of her mirrors, made of Peruvian alabaster, she admires the details of nature’s stonework and its direct record of regional history. A colonial mirror from her not only captures the character of the time, but incorporates authentic relics from the period. In part of his effort to preserve Peruvian tradition, Edmundo Contreras makes colonial mirrors of this style, recognizing the fusion as a part of Peru’s history. He also uses techniques passed down and creates his hand painted mirrors by reverse painting. Those in the Nahuala Artisan Cooperative fashion colonial mirrors to improve their living conditions and maintain pride in their countries and themselves.

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