A GEORGE III GILTWOOD PIER GLASS

ALMOST CERTAINLY CIRCA 1760-70, PROBABLY IRISH

Details

A GEORGE III GILTWOOD PIER GLASS
ALMOST CERTAINLY CIRCA 1760-70, PROBABLY IRISH
The later divided plates surmounted by pierced C-scroll and foliate cresting, within further scrolling borders of branches above a conforming apron, the backboards later, re-gilt
80 in. (203 cm.) high; 43 in. (109 cm.) wide

Brought to you by

Victoria von Westenholz

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

vvonwestenholz@christies.com +44 (0)20 7389 2343

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

With its pierced asymmetric rocaille carving, divided plate and climbing leafy branches to the sides, this mirror recalls the series of pier glasses possibly supplied to Sir Thomas Taylour, 1st Earl of Bective, for his new house at Headfort, Co. Meath, built between 1760-70, to designs by George Semple. The Headfort mirrors in turn reflect the influence of Matthias Lock's Six Sconces of 1744 and New Book of Ornaments of 1752 (Glin and Peill, Irish Furniture, London, 2007, p. 263, pls. 232-5).

More from Lyons Demesne Works of Art from The Collection of The Late Dr. Tony Ryan

View All