Lot 181
  • 181

A Queen Anne lacquer chinoiserie cushion frame wall mirror, early 18th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • oak, pine, glass, lacquer
  • 118cm. high, 81cm. wide; 3ft. 10½in., 2ft. 8in.
the black ground with gilt-heighted chinoiserie motifs after designs by Stalker and Parker

Condition

Overall in reasonable condition. The mirror plate with a crack (lower right corner) and a chip (upper right lobe). Mirror plate with foxing(?). Minor chips and losses to decoration commensurate with age.
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