French Sunburst Wall Mirror with Red Talosel Inlay by Irena Jaworska, 1960s

$2,000.00

This 1960s Brutalist metal wall mirror was handcrafted by French artisan Irena Jaworska, a protégé of the Line Vautrin School. The gilt sunburst frame, featuring fiery red talosel inlays, surrounds a round antiqued mirror, creating a dynamic interplay of color and texture.

Line Vautrin invented talosel in the 1940s, blending glass and resin with metal powders to create a material with a unique texture and color depth. Jaworska’s metal work embodies the mid-20th-century revival of artisanal and bespoke craftsmanship, seamlessly integrating tradition with innovative techniques.

DIMENSIONS: 22"W x 0.25"D x 22"H

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 1960s

MATERIALS: Mirror,Metal,Glass

CONDITION: Great vintage condition, with a patinated finish to the gilt frame. Hanging hardware present along the backside.

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French Sunburst Wall Mirror with Red Talosel Inlay by Irena Jaworska, 1960s

This 1960s Brutalist metal wall mirror was handcrafted by French artisan Irena Jaworska, a protégé of the Line Vautrin School. The gilt sunburst frame, featuring fiery red talosel inlays, surrounds a round antiqued mirror, creating a dynamic interplay of color and texture.

Line Vautrin invented talosel in the 1940s, blending glass and resin with metal powders to create a material with a unique texture and color depth. Jaworska’s metal work embodies the mid-20th-century revival of artisanal and bespoke craftsmanship, seamlessly integrating tradition with innovative techniques.

Dimensions
Width: 22"
Depth: 0.25"
Height: 22"
Origin: France
Period: 1960s
Materials: Mirror,Metal,Glass
Condition
Great vintage condition, with a patinated finish to the gilt frame. Hanging hardware present along the backside.

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