George II Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Overmantel Fireplace Mirror

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About the Item

A rare mid-18th century antique George II giltwood overmantel mirror, in Thomas Chippendale’s Chinoiserie Chinese Rococo style. The carved and water gilt frame with oriental chinoiserie inspired ornament including a pagoda housing a Chinese man at the top above rockwork, sprays of foliage and flowers within C and S rococo scrolls. The mirror has three plates on each side separated by vertical pilasters and flanking the central mirror split plates. Chippendale designs Having written his Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director, published in 1754, Thomas Chippendale circulated his designs throughout the country and beyond. The Chippendale style became sought after by the country’s elites. Below, is a design of a rococo mirror from The Director within the Metropolitan Museum’s collection in New York. Here, we can see the similarities between this design and our mirror – the detailed and sculptural carving is particularly impressive. A rare George II Chinese Chippendale Rococo giltwood border glass overmantel mirror with three plates on each side separated by vertical pilasters and flanking the central mirror split plates. The apex with a seated figure of a Chinese man, resting on rocailles above waterfalls. Notable contemporary Chinese Chippendale overmantle mirrors include the Badminton Chinese Bedroom Overmantle mirror by William and John Linnell, sold Christie’s, Doris Duke Sale, 2004 This Chinese Chippendale Overmantle mirror dates to the mid-18th century Measures: Height 174.5cm 70 inches Width 114.5cm 44 inches Depth 6 inches Attached - A mirror design by Thomas Chippendale, in The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director, photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum, NYC.

Similar to:
Thomas Chippendale (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Style:
Chinese Chippendale (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Mid-18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1760
Condition:
Refinished. The gilding refreshed, the frame fully checked over.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1204220203272

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