JF CHEN Mirrors

An Irish oval mirror with moulded parcel-gilded and ebonized frame, applied with mirrored glass facets. The mirror is available in a bespoke size i...

A George III Giltwood Pier Mirror In the Manner of Thomas Johnson An exceptionally detailed design; the superb carved decoration housing a shaped rectangular plate and undulating mirrored borders; the inner frame closely tied to the outer frame and leading the eye around the mirror. The grandiose masterful carving incorporating C-scrolls, flowering branchwork, stylized icicles, acanthus leaves, and distinctive architectural follies and figures which firmly place this mirror within the canon of Johnson's greatest designs. The confident execution is a great testament to the technical prowess and artistic creativity of one of the greatest carvers and designers of the eighteenth century, circa 1760. Provenance Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, Farmleigh, Co. Dublin, (1880?-1927); The Earls of Iveagh, Farmleigh, Co. Dublin & Elveden Hall, Suffolk (1927-2018). Thomas Johnson (1723-1799) Thomas Johnson was one of the most skilled carvers and furniture designers in Georgian England. Drawing inspiration from the Fables of Aesop, the rococo, China, and the idealised rustic life, his work is whimsical, exuberant and witty. Chippendale borrowed freely from his work. Johnson was a founder member of the 'Antigallican Society', a group who excoriated the French taste. In addition to its relation to Johnson's designs, this mirror also reflects the influence of Lock, the great master with whom he worked for a period. Lock published many sketches and pattern books, including A New Book of Ornaments for Looking Glasses in 1752, introducing several idiosyncratic features which Johnson would adopt such as the small decorative urns...

18th century, pair of Italian neoclassical carved and giltwood mirrors Size H 70 x W maximum 50 x W 43.5 frame x D 3. The pair of delightful mirrors was made in south of Italy (Sicily) in the neoclassical period, towards the end of the 18th century. They are composed of a box frame, in carved wood...

Selection of Chinoiserie Mirrors, American, circa 1960s. They are priced at $1800 each. From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are: 1) Black lacquer Chinoiserie mirror...

Organic Mirror by Hatsu Dimensions: D 3.8 x W 59.7 x H 67 cm Materials: Plated stainless steel metal, mirror. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the US...

A pair of rectangular carved giltwood Gothic design pier mirrors inspired by the style and decoration of The Long Gallery at Strawberry Hill. We are c...

A fine naturalistically carved oval mirror with bird, branch and stylized animal decoration in the manner of Thomas Johnson. An exceptionally fin...

19th century French Louis XVI gilt dore wood mirror. Original glass. Crossed torch and quiver motif encircled by laurel wreath.

Elegant Greek Key Mirror, circa 1940's. Simple, clean lines with wonderful original patina to the mirror.

This French Empire style mirror is framed by a beautifully carved naked pine wood that exemplifies neoclassical grace. The frame features a simple yet majestic pediment top, compleme...

A George III style carved giltwood mirror After a design by Thomas Johnson Of grandiose proportions, the central oval glass plate built up in a concentric arrangement of mercury ...

The rectangular plate within an egg and dart border surmounted by a cresting of quiver of arrows and flora.