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Large and Finely Carved George II Style Giltwood Mirror, English, circa 1830
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A very large and finely carved George II style giltwood mirror.
This large and impressive carved giltwood and gesso mirror is over 267 cm (105 inches) high.
It is finely carved and gilded with an arched cresting surmounted by a Chinese figure seated beneath a canopy and flanked by exotic carved Ho-Ho birds, above a divided cartouche-form frame, carved with C-scrolls and fleshy acanthus.
English, circa 1830.
- Dimensions:Height: 105.12 in (267 cm)Width: 75.99 in (193 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
- Style:George II (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Brighton, GB
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