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A Set of Four Venetian Etched Clear and Blue Glass Girandole Wall Mirrors

$103,487.46
£75,000
€88,155.59
CA$140,750.09
A$157,709.71
CHF 82,093.91
MX$1,929,335.76
NOK 1,042,030.24
SEK 984,185.09
DKK 658,099.52
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A Set of Four Venetian Etched Clear and Blue Glass Girandole Wall Mirrors. Each of cartouche shape with marginal plates on a blue glass ground. The acanthus leaf cresting centred by a tulip flower finial. Above a pair of ‘S’-shaped candelarms with glass drip-pans. The central plates etched with allegorical figures representing the four continents: Asia, in loose robes, holding a spear, a snake and a dragon. Africa, in classical robes modelled as Artemis, holding a sword and a chalice. America, a figure with grass headdress holding a bow and arrow, with an exotic bird at her feet. Europe, a crowned figure in classical robes, holding a spear and floral cornucopia, with a globe and atlas at her feet. Italy, Circa 1920.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52.37 in (133 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mirror,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B779801stDibs: LU1028039904012

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