Lot Essay
The design of these mirrors relates closely to a drawing executed by John Linnell dated 1773 illustrated in H.Hayward and P.Kirkham, William and John Linnell, New York, 1980, vol.II, p.100, fig.194.
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POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE GILTWOOD MIRRORS
Possibly 19th century
Each oval plate with beaded and fluted surround, an urn cresting with rams' heads springing from an acanthus clasp and issuing flowerhead garlands hanging down either side, the tapering acanthus base below similarly hung, regilt
50in. (127cm.) high, 22in. (56cm.) wide (2)
Possibly 19th century
Each oval plate with beaded and fluted surround, an urn cresting with rams' heads springing from an acanthus clasp and issuing flowerhead garlands hanging down either side, the tapering acanthus base below similarly hung, regilt
50in. (127cm.) high, 22in. (56cm.) wide (2)