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English George II Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of William Kent, circa 1735
$13,500
£10,179.06
€11,729.95
CA$18,728.15
A$20,984.79
CHF 10,923.38
MX$256,716.64
NOK 138,652.13
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A fine circa 1735 English early George II period mirror or looking glass in the Palladian manner of architect and designer William Kent (1685 - 1748), the carved wood frame in original gilding having scroll or 'swan's neck' pediment with rosettes and acanthus leaf carving either side central plinth, originally with cartouche, surmounting frieze with female mask end-blocks and center tied palm fronds above reentrant corners with rosettes and egg-and-dart borders and oakleaf and acorn side chains continuing into acanthus and rosette bracketed volute bottom scrolls connecting to oakleaf and acorn festooned apron; the reverse with original backing boards.
Literature: Child, Graham, 'World Mirrors 1650 - 1900', London: Sotheby's Publications, Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd., 1990, pp. 80-90.
- Similar to:William Kent (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:George II (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1735
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Original gilt finish with areas of dark patination as shown, newly glue-sized to prevent flaking and losses. Mirror plate second quarter 20th century replacement showing minor spotting.
- Seller Location:Kinderhook, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1002140872182
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