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Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Pier Wall Mirror Gilt Ho-Ho Bird c.1760
$2,018.14
£1,480
€1,718.56
CA$2,780.90
A$3,056.89
CHF 1,604.85
MX$36,348.60
NOK 20,609.95
SEK 18,773.43
DKK 12,840.40
About the Item
Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Fretwork Pier Mirror with Gilt Ho-Ho Bird, c.1760
A finely made Georgian Chippendale-period mahogany pier mirror, dating from around 1760. Elegantly proportioned and richly detailed, the frame displays beautifully cut rococo fretwork to the cresting, ears and apron, centred by a finely carved and gilded ho-ho bird set within a pierced cartouche. The original water-gilt inner slip frames a wonderfully atmospheric original mercury-silvered plate, whose soft bloom and natural oxidation lend exceptional character and authenticity. A particularly attractive and well-preserved example of mid-18th-century English design.
The mirror retains an excellent, warm colour and a well-aged surface, with crisply cut silhouette work and a refined overall presence. A decorative and highly original piece, suitable for both period and contemporary interiors.
Dimensions (Approx.):
Overall:
78 cm high × 43 cm wide
(30 3/4" × 16 7/8")
Visible frame:
49.75 cm high × 29.25 cm wide
(19 5/8" × 11 1/2")
Condition:
In good original condition, commensurate with age. The mahogany frame, carved fretwork and gilt slip are all original. The mercury plate shows attractive age-related bloom and oxidation. There is a small chip to the tail of the ho-ho bird crest.
When acquired, the back of the mirror was covered with later brown paper; this has been removed to allow proper stabilisation. Several of the original mirror-holding blocks had loosened and have been sympathetically re-glued. The original backboard had split into two sections over time and has been re-secured with gummed paper tape, preserving the original timber. Most original tacks remain; a few period-appropriate replacements have been added where necessary to hold the backboard firmly.
Some residue of the old paper backing remains around the perimeter but has been left undisturbed to avoid damaging the frame. Structurally sound and stable, with minor, honest signs of age expected from an 18th-century mirror.
- Similar to:Thomas Chippendale (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Rococo (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1760
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leeds, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: LA010001501stDibs: LU10156247870032
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