Lot 187
  • 187

A pair of George III style carved giltwood wall mirrors, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, late 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • giltwood, gesso and mirrored glass
  • each 101cm. high, 55cm. wide; 3ft. 3¾in., 1ft. 9¾in.
the boldly carved frames with pagodas and rococo style foliate and scroll decoration

Condition

Good. The mirror plates with some marks and the gilding with some typical losses and some well repaired breaks to carved detail. These are a good decorative pair of mirrors ready to place.
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