Stock Code: 2223 - SOLD
Description: An elegant, fine quality George II figured walnut & giltwood wall mirror of excellent original colour & patina. The rectangular, bevelled, mirror plate bordered by carved gilt wood outline, with a walnut body, again bordered by a carved gilt wood moulding, flanked each side by a further giltwood flower and ribbon moulding.
To the top of the mirror a figured walnut frieze, surmounted by a horizontal cornice and a pair of intricately leaf carved giltwood swan neck pediments each terminating in a flower rosette with trailing leaves. The crest, of scrolling leaves, flanked by c-shaped leaf scrolls and central trailing bell flowers. The lower frieze again of scrolling form, with a neat curved leaf detail to the outside.
A fabulous quality mirror.
Condition: Excellent. Minor restorations. Mirror plate possibly re-placed.
Country of Origin: England
Origin/Age: English, George II, circa 1730
Provenance: Private collection New York.
Dimensions: Height 57.00 inches (144.78cm) Width 31.00 inches (78.74cm)