Lot 52
  • 52

A pair of North Italian carved giltwood mirrors circa 1760

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

Description

  • pine / poplar
  • each 114cm. high, 60cm. wide; 3ft. 9in., 1ft. 11 ½in.
within a shaped frame of c-scrolls and acanthus leaves with flowers, the top centred by acanthus spray, the apron with pierced foliate carved cartouche 

Condition

In overall good conserved condition. Gilding less greenish more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. The carving has been strengthened at the back. Old very minor marks and chips to gilding which is nicely worn to the red bole in places. The mirror plates are later.
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