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George II Gilt and Ebonized Looking Glass Mirror after William Kent, circa 1740

$21,500

£16,573.86

€18,838.29

CA$30,634.35

A$33,327

CHF 17,586.15

MX$400,814.65

NOK 221,842.43

SEK 206,459.55

DKK 140,691.21

About the Item

Exceptional circa 1740 George II period giltwood looking glass or mirror of oval form having dynamic carved 'egg-and-dart' frame with gilt and ebonized shell and acanthus ornament at top and overflowing bi-color acanthus foliate motif at bottom. An unobtrusive old paper label on the bottom side of frame gives provenance of the original 18th century owner and his estate in Berkshire, England. Remarkable piece of fine quality and elegant design after a design by William Kent.

Dimensions:
Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Style:
George II (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Mercury Glass
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Mid-18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1740
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Original mirror plate with distress. Frame with recent full restoration of water-gilding and ebonizing.
Seller Location:
Kinderhook, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: f100211510143241803fs

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