Lot 155
  • 155

A George II carved giltwood wall mirror

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 191cm. high, 87cm. wide; 6ft. 3in., 2ft. 10in.
the larger later mirror plate with three bevelled sides the upper plate with engraved coronet motif, the frame with boldly scrolled surmount and rococo decoration, re-gilded

Condition

This mirror is visually very impressive. It is well carved and nice quality. The later plates could well be period but cut down they are also distressed. The frame has been stripped but has a pleasing distressed look.
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