Yew Tree House Antiques Pier Mirrors and Console

An exquisite pair of George I style pier mirrors, thoughtfully crafted in the manner of John Belchier, one of the most celebrated English cabinetmakers of the early 18th century. Eac...

This English hanging wall mirror is from the mid 18th Century, George 11nd period circa 1750. It has a softwood frame construction, probably pine with hardwood figured walnut veneer...

18th century Italian giltwood mirror with hand carved eagle, roses, leaves and other details. The carving around outer perimeter of the mirror to really highlight the details. Appear...

Each crest with ostrich plume and pair of exotic birds flanked by two handled urns over a mirror plate with outer mirror bands, the base with leaf swag flanked by leaf pendants. Thes...

This is a tall antique pier mirror. An English, giltwood bevelled wall mirror, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820. Visually s...

Pair of Monumental Wall or Console Mirrors, Over the Mantle Mirror, A magnificent pair of gilt gesso and wood mirrors each having a large rectangular frame depicting carved birds, ...

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...

A Rare George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass Mirror, Circa 1725. England. In the Manner of John Belchier The mirror has an elaborately carved gilt-gesso frame, which was a hallmark of luxu...

English Chippendale Rococo mirror with carved wood gilded frame. The gilded wood frame is of the finest carving with an acanthus leaf cartou...

An exceptional Antique mirror having a fine contrasting Mahogany and Gilt wood frame with carved accents. The mirror is topped with an extravagant carved Floral crest and features a ...

With original gilding in cleaned restored retail condition. Arched open crest with scroll and flower decoration over a mirror plate set in a conforming frame with open carved ear...

Adams Style Wall / Console / Pier Mirror, Giltwood, Floral Motif Most likely Freidman Brothers. This fine decorative wall or console mirror is remin...