O'Sullivan Antiques New York Pier Mirrors and Console

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...

19th Century Italian Pier Mirror, Italy, circa 19th Century. Retains wonderful original patina to the parcel gilt and painted wood frame. Mirror ha...

Antique Baroque style gilt mirror. Bold carvings, 19th century. Measures: 54" x 36". See our other mirrors. Please, contact us for shipping options. Presented by Joseph Dasta Antique...

Antique 18th Century Early American Federal Style mahogany frame wall mirror with eagle pediment. Item features carved eagle pediment, nicely carved frame, very nice quality American...

The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from walnut. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful walnut veneer pattern. The mirror comes from Germany, Mainz and was made by the mirror manufacturer...

This oval carved and giltwood frame mirror, in the George III style of the late 18th century, is enriched by the acanthus leaf cresting supporting a tapered and fluted bracket, heade...

Antique large quality gilt 19th Century pier wall mirror, C1825. Lovely charm and elegance. An impressive and rare find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose jo...

English Adam style gilt wood wall mirror with carved and cast oval frame, having an urn decoration at the top pediment with garland swags and flower spray. High quality in excellent ...

This 18th century Baroque giltwood Italian mirror has a theatrical face on the crest with swags flowing to the cornucopia corners. The bold frame has scrolls that are classically car...

19th century French wall/mantel mirror, circa 1870. All in original condition with untouched gilding and beautiful gesso carved floral pattern all over the frame. Original mercury glass plate...

Pair of Gilt Rococo Style Oval Italian Mirrors, Italian, circa 1940s. They have been recently removed from The Carlyle Hotel in NYC. They are priced at $1800 each or $3300 for the pa...