Overview
A high-relief decorative mirror featuring a lush, sculptural iris and reed motif in a bronzed metallic finish.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Art Nouveau Revival Iris Relief Mirror by Heritage Studios, c. 1965
Photo reference
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Story
During the mid-1960s, a wave of nostalgia for the 'Belle Époque' swept through American high-end interior design, leading Los Angeles workshops to recreate the flowing, organic lines of the early 1900s.
Maker / Origin
Heritage Studios (H.S.) was a specialized Los Angeles manufacturer known for high-quality casting and finishing, often working directly with interior designers to create 'simulated' bronze and wood…
Condition & Value
The frame appears to be in excellent vintage condition with the metallic finish showing appropriate age-related patina. Value is driven by the current high demand for 'Grandmillennial' and Hollywood Regency decor. The specific provenance of Betty Johnson Inc.
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