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George II Gilt and Ebonized Looking Glass Mirror after William Kent, circa 1740
$21,500
£16,247.48
€19,020.79
CA$30,024.21
A$33,779.99
CHF 17,897.95
MX$417,140.18
NOK 219,409.94
SEK 210,822.70
DKK 141,883.70
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Exceptional circa 1740 George II period giltwood looking glass or mirror of oval form having dynamic carved 'egg-and-dart' frame with gilt and ebonized shell and acanthus ornament at top and overflowing bi-color acanthus foliate motif at bottom. An unobtrusive old paper label on the bottom side of frame gives provenance of the original 18th century owner and his estate in Berkshire, England. Remarkable piece of fine quality and elegant design after a design by William Kent.
- Dimensions:Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:George II (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1740
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Original mirror plate with distress. Frame with recent full restoration of water-gilding and ebonizing.
- Seller Location:Kinderhook, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f100211510143241803fs
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