Lot Essay
See also the Samuel Messer Collection, Christie's London, 5 December 2001, lot 50 for a very similar model.
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CIRCA 1770
Details
A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR
CIRCA 1770
Carved with ribbon-tied palm leaves, rocaille, flowers and c-scrolls, re-gilt, plate replaced
43 ½ in. (111 cm.) high; 26 ¾ in. (68 cm.) wide
CIRCA 1770
Carved with ribbon-tied palm leaves, rocaille, flowers and c-scrolls, re-gilt, plate replaced
43 ½ in. (111 cm.) high; 26 ¾ in. (68 cm.) wide
Literature
'Fanfare for Europe- The British Art Market,' Exhibition Catalogue, 1973, p. 156, with Charles Lumb & Sons (almost certainly the current mirror).
Special notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage