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Pair of Georgian Carved "Stag" Giltwood Convex Mirrors, circa 1820

About the Item

These are from the Thomas Devenish Collection (documented below; see provenance). This pair of mirrors represents the transition period of rococo to neoclassical aesthetic which contains, among other elements, foliate ornamentation. The carved gilt wood "stag" mount resting on simulated natural stone is also typical of this period. Carved acorns and oak leaves adorn the crest and apron, while a reeded ebonized molding surrounds the convex mirror plate. The two scrolled candle arms are decorated with glass dish drip pan and faceted crystal drops. Side angle image used to show the accurate reflective properties without a distracting reflected background. Mirror plate glass is diffused on the straight ahead image. Convex mirrors (girandoles) employed the use of candle arms and candles which created optimum illumination, due to the multiplicity of reflective angles, as opposed to a flat plate looking glass. By the early part of the 19th century, they were a staple in the homes of the upper class, typically on each side of a fireplace. Great wall decoration for country home. Dimensions: 35" high x 24" wide x 5" deep. Provenance: Lot #172 Sotheby's New York April 24, 2008 "Tom Devenish: The Collection" Sale "Highy Important English Furniture". Thomas Devenish was a world renowned and iconic New York City dealer/collector and a 50 year "staple" at 929 Madison Avenue, N.Y.C. from the 1950's through 2002. His inventory symbolized the highest quality of form, rarity, and beauty, . His eye and taste along with his scholarship set him apart from his contemporaries and "Thomas Devenish" provenance continues to be sought after to this day. In addition to famous luminaries and foreign and domestic dignitaries; his extensive clientele also included the world's leading decorators and designers in the antiques "cognoscente". Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business for 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.

Dimensions:
Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Georgian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Mirror
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1820
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Incline Village, NV
Reference Number:
Seller: #155-29/0630 U1110019075279 Single Gilt Mirror 25K1stDibs: LU97321203924