LOUIS XV PERIOD MIRROR In carved and gilded wood, the pediment decorated with palms and phoenixes entwined around a central shell, the sides decorated with medallions held by ribbon bows, phoenixes and leafy clasps; accidents and missing parts. Dimensions: 203.5 x 124 cm (80 ¼ x 48 ¾ in.) Provenance: Christie's Monaco sale, 21 June 1998, lot 555. A Louis XV giltwood mirror *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.