Mirror Case Collection

Mirror case in the form of an ankh, the sign of life, made of gilt wood inlaid with glass-paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

The Odalisque, 1913 (oil on canvas)
651262 The Odalisque, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 59.3x77.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Odalisque. Adrien Henri Tanoux (1865-1923). Oil on canvas

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903256 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903255 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903254 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Looking Glass, (oil on canvas)
823109 The Looking Glass, (oil on canvas) by Blenner, Carle J. (1884-1952); 61x50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Looking Glass. Carle John Blenner (1864-1952). Oil on canvas

Preparing for the Ball, 1875 (oil on panel)
823549 Preparing for the Ball, 1875 (oil on panel) by Ducros, Antoine (19th Century); 50.8x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Ball. Antoine Ducros (19th Century)

A Zand Polychrome Lacquer Papier-Mache Rectangular Mirror Case, Signed by Muhammad Baqir, Iran, 1732-33
6326122 A Zand Polychrome Lacquer Papier-Mache Rectangular Mirror Case, Signed by Muhammad Baqir, Iran, 1732-33 by Baqir, Muhammad (fl.1735-90); 25 x 16.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pa. German Toilet Box, c. 1939. Creator: Carl Strehlau
Pa. German Toilet Box, c. 1939

Hand Glass, c. 1936. Creator: Edith Magnette
Hand Glass, c. 1936

Feline Reflections, (oil on canvas)
651188 Feline Reflections, (oil on canvas) by Laur, Marie Yvonne (1879-1943); 46x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Feline Reflections. Marie Yvonne Laur (1879-1943). Oil on canvas

Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache)
827146 Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache) by Muckley, William Jabez (1837-1905); 32.5x25.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolescence. William Jabez Muckley (1837-1905)

Mirror Case with a Falconing Party, 1330-60 (ivory)
5903244 Mirror Case with a Falconing Party, 1330-60 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 9.5x9.5x1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

A white jadeite and gilt silver mirror with a low relief of a phoenix and a peony (jade
1766466 A white jadeite and gilt silver mirror with a low relief of a phoenix and a peony (jade, silver gilt) by Japanese School

A selection of designs from the House of Carl Faberge including an oval hand mirror
1765139 A selection of designs from the House of Carl Faberge including an oval hand mirror, a smaller mirror and two mounted bottles (pencil, pen)

Qajar mirror case, c. 1840 (lacquer & papier mache)
909476 Qajar mirror case, c.1840 (lacquer & papier mache) by Najaf Ali (fl.c.1815-60) (school of); 21.7x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman at a Dressing Table, (oil on canvas)
650764 Woman at a Dressing Table, (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 81.3x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at a Dressing Table)

In the Boudoir, (oil on canvas)
659001 In the Boudoir, (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 32x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Boudoir. Alfred Stevens (1823-1906). Oil on canvas

Double Portrait of Henry Penruddocke Wyndham and his Brother Wandham
824214 Double Portrait of Henry Penruddocke Wyndham and his Brother Wandham, three-quarter-length, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Highmore

Mirror Case, 1350-75 (ivory)
5903245 Mirror Case, 1350-75 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 11.1x10.4x1.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

The Dressing Table, (oil on canvas)
650808 The Dressing Table, (oil on canvas) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 75x62.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dressing Table. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930)

Maude In Green, (oil on canvas)
650495 Maude In Green, (oil on canvas) by Berneker, Louis Frederick (1872-1937); 111.8x83.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maude In Green. Louis Frederick Berneker (1872-1937). Oil on canvas

A Lady Gazing in the Mirror (hanging scroll, ink & colour on silk)
1764892 A Lady Gazing in the Mirror (hanging scroll, ink & colour on silk) by Yu Ming (1884-1935); 82.5x40.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Gazing in the Mirror. Yu Ming (1884-1935)

La Toilette, (oil on canvas)
656100 La Toilette, (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 64.8x54. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette. Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904). Oil on canvas

Study for Desdemonas Death Song: Othello, Act IV, Sc. III, (pen and brown ink)
652049 Study for Desdemonas Death Song: Othello, Act IV, Sc. III, (pen and brown ink) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 43.5x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Quiet Read, (pastel)
651393 A Quiet Read, (pastel) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 55x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quiet Read. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945). Pastel

Woman at a Dressing Table, (oil on canvas)
985130 Woman at a Dressing Table, (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 81x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at a Dressing Table. Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Mirror Case of the Fourteenth Century, in Carved Ivory (chromolitho)
5221770 Mirror Case of the Fourteenth Century, in Carved Ivory (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mirror Case of the Fourteenth Century, in Carved Ivory)

Gabrielle Holding a Mirror or Marie Dupuis Holding a Mirror with a Portrait of Coco
1196343 Gabrielle Holding a Mirror or Marie Dupuis Holding a Mirror with a Portrait of Coco, early 1900s (oil on canvas) by Renoir

The Mirror; Le Miroir, (oil on canvas)
823608 The Mirror; Le Miroir, (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 100.5x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mirror; Le Miroir. Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938)

Vanity, (oil on canvas)
989298 Vanity, (oil on canvas) by Zocchi, Guglielmo (b.1874); 43.2x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanity. Guglielmo Zocchi (b.1874). Oil on canvas

Woman Ice - Ice Hand; Femme a Glace - La Glace a Main, Plate VI from Elles
659463 Woman Ice - Ice Hand; Femme a Glace - La Glace a Main, Plate VI from Elles, 1896 (lithograph printed in colours on wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec

The front and back of a mirror case painted with a hyacinth and a rose respectively
1196969 The front and back of a mirror case painted with a hyacinth and a rose respectively, 17th century () by Persian School

Interior of a mirror case painted with a stylised European lady holding a wine cup
1196968 Interior of a mirror case painted with a stylised European lady holding a wine cup and bottle, 17th century () by Persian School

A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs
1196741 A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs, one with a perched hoopoe, c.1671-2 (polychrome lacquer papier mache, gilt, doeskin) by Zaman

Poster advertising Goethes Faust, 1918 (colour litho)
1197714 Poster advertising Goethes Faust, 1918 (colour litho) by Holst Roland, Richard Nicolaus (1868-1938); 114x84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holst)

After the Bath, (oil on panel)
823413 After the Bath, (oil on panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 61x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Bath. Rudolphe Ernst (1854-1932). Oil on panel

Elles - with mirror in hand, 1896 (peinture a l essence and blue crayon on board)
989088 Elles - with mirror in hand, 1896 (peinture a l essence and blue crayon on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 61x37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Present, 1914 (oil on canvas)
989950 The Present, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Selmy, Eugene Benjamin (1874-1945); 155x195.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Present. Eugene Benjamin Selmy (1874-1945). Oil on canvas

The Toilet of Venus, (oil on canvas)
990273 The Toilet of Venus, (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 115.5x103 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toilet of Venus. Jacopo Robusti (Tintoretto) (1518-1594)

A Woman in Underclothes, 1918 (colour woodblock print)
1766590 A Woman in Underclothes, 1918 (colour woodblock print) by Hashiguchi, Goyo (c.1880-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman in Underclothes. Hashiguchi Goyo (1880-1921)

Ivory mirror box and diptych, French, 14th Century (litho)
3097084 Ivory mirror box and diptych, French, 14th Century (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivory mirror box and diptych, French, 14th Century)

An Allegory of the Senses, (oil on canvas)
827778 An Allegory of the Senses, (oil on canvas) by Caroselli, Angelo (1585-1652); 75x99.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of the Senses. Attributed to Angelo Caroselli (1585-1652)

Lacquer Mirror Case, Iran, dated A. H. 1295 / A. D. 1878. Creator: Fathallah Shirazi
Lacquer Mirror Case, Iran, dated A.H. 1295/ A.D. 1878

Mirror Case, French, ca. 1350. Creator: Unknown
Mirror Case, French, ca. 1350

Carved ivory mirror back, c1310-1320, (1881). Creator: D Jones
Carved ivory mirror back, c1310-1320, (1881). Etching of a mirror case made in Paris in the early 14th century. The Gothic design incorporates four crawling monsters or lions carved around the outer

Ivory mirror case depicting the Storming of the Castle of Love, early-mid 14th century, (1881). Etching of a circular mirror case squared off by corner terminals in the form of crouching lions

Greek bronze mirror case with Aphrodite and Pan, c350 BC. Aphrodite and Pan are depicted with an incised drawing playing knucklebones, a popular childrens game. Said to be from Corinth

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"Reflecting Artistry: A Glimpse into Mirror Cases Throughout History" Step into the world of mirror cases, where beauty and functionality intertwine to create exquisite pieces of art. From an ankh-shaped gilt wood case adorned with glass-paste to delicate ivory valve de miroir creations, these objects have captivated generations with their intricate designs. One such masterpiece is "The Looking Glass, " a captivating oil on canvas that transports viewers into a realm of self-reflection. Its brushstrokes capture the essence of introspection, reminding us of the power held within our own reflections. In contrast, "The Slave; L'Esclave" stands as a bronze sculpture from 1924, its brown patina evoking emotions and shedding light on societal issues surrounding freedom and oppression. This thought-provoking piece serves as a reminder that mirrors not only reflect physical appearances but also deeper truths about humanity. Travel back in time to 1900 with "The Sultan's Favourite, " a watercolor over pencil on canvas masterpiece that exudes elegance and grace. The artist's skillful strokes bring life to this enchanting scene, transporting us to opulent palaces filled with intrigue and desire. As we delve further into history, we encounter "Preparing for the Ball, " an oil painting from 1875 that captures the excitement and anticipation before a grand event. The mirror case depicted in this artwork symbolizes vanity intertwined with dreams of social success—a timeless theme explored throughout centuries. Venturing beyond borders, we discover Muhammad Baqir's signed Zand Polychrome Lacquer Papier-Mache Rectangular Mirror Case from Iran in 1732-33. Its vibrant colors showcase Persian craftsmanship at its finest—an artistic treasure reflecting cultural heritage through every stroke. Closer to home, Pennsylvania German culture shines through Carl Strehlau's c. 1939 Toilet Box—a testament to American ingenuity blended with traditional craftsmanship.