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Important Irish George II Giltwood Mirror Attributed to John and Francis Booker

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The architectural frame flanked by Corinthian columns with shaped base carved with swags framed by brackets, the cresting with triangular pediment centered by a lion mask issuing swags of flowers, fruit and wheat sheaves. Note: The mirror plate is an 18th century mercury silvered replacement. This mirror belongs to a group of mirrors attributed to John and Francis Booker of Essex Bridge, Dublin, including three almost identical mirrors in the outer Hall at Skinners Hall, City of London. Irish, c.1750 Reference image for a comparable mirror, catalogued as part of Christie’s ‘Important English Furniture, Easter Rugs and Carpets’ sale on Thursday 19th November 1981, included. Additional information: Dimension: Height: 190 cm, 74 3/4″ Width: 92 cm, 36 1/4″ Depth: 14 cm, 5 1/2″
  • Attributed to:
    John and Francis Booker (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 74.81 in (190 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU848141117812

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