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English William IV Giltwood Convex Mirrors of Unusual Form, Pair, circa 1830

$13,975per set
£10,732.20per set
€12,298.97per set
CA$19,673.35per set
A$22,038.50per set
CHF 11,462.76per set
MX$268,824.19per set
NOK 145,936.15per set
SEK 137,607.38per set
DKK 91,796.13per set

About the Item

A rare and exceptional pair of circa 1830, English regency, late George IV, early William IV period convex mirrors having carved frames in original gilding of unusual thickly exaggerated 'gadrooned' design with ebonized smooth fillets and original convex mirror glasses measuring 14.25" in diameter. Provenance: Personal collection of Ahmet and Mica Ertegun.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original gilt finish with highly unusual alternating red, white, and blue boles showing through in thinner areas of gilt-wear, typical, but minor historical repairs and gesso cracks, original convex mirror plates with areas of silvering-loss.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002144871072

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