George III Chippendale Mirror
Stock No: 11956
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Country: England
Date: Circa 1760 - 1770
Medium: Giltwood & Gesso
Dimensions
Height: 140.00cm (55.12 inches)
Width: 81.00cm (31.89 inches)
Depth: 4.00cm (1.57 inches)
Condition
Excellent, the gilt gesso and gilding is LARGELY all original and the plate is an 18th century replacement.
Main description
The superb 18th century carved giltwood and gesso mirror has fine detailing throughout. The intricately carved crest of foliate form is supported by a pair of 'C' scrolls with inset carved leaves. The mirror plate is surrounded by scrolling leaves and flowering vines to each side with a further foliate carved crest to the bottom of the mirror.
