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George II Chippendale period carved giltwood mirror (c. 1755 England)
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Medium
Giltwood
Dimensions37.00inch wide 71.00inch high (93.98 cm wide 180.34 cm high)
ProvenancePrivate collection New York.
LiteratureEnglish, George II, circa 1755
ConditionExcellent. The frame has had minor restorations replacing various small breakages, the gilding re-freshed. The mirror associated yet believed to be 18th century mercury plate.
Description / Expertise
An important large George II Chippendale period carved giltwood mirror, with carving of excellent quality and intricate detail throughout.
The frame of pierced cartouche form, a central crest of finely carved scrolls, leaves and flowers. The shoulders with a lattice work base, surmounted by a leaf scroll. Each side with an intricately entwined, carved flower and leaf trellis work. The hips with again lattice work surmounted by further floral scrolls. The lower crest with a central flower with emanating leaf scrolls bordered by scrolling foliage flowers and floral trelliswork. The frame surrounds a mercury silvered mirror plate.
A truly fantastic piece in excellent condition, it would form a magnificent centrepiece in an important room.
gbp 39000 (Pound Sterling)
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