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A pair of Majorcan Carlos IV mirrors
About the Item
The rectangular mirrors are surmounted by and allegorical crest and hung with strings of graduated beads, painted in cream, blue and grey with gilding.
- Dimensions:Height: 103.5 in (262.89 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:C.1790
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973035236342
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