A pewter mirror frame by Helen Muir-Wood, rectangular, repoussé decoration of stylized thistles

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A pewter mirror frame by Helen Muir-Wood, rectangular, repoussé decoration of stylized thistles
65.8cm. x 44.5cm.
Provenance
This mirror is reputed to have been given as a wedding gift by Courraby de Couray Lethwaite Dewar to George Paterson (architect) and Jenny McGeoch, June 1903; thence by decent

Lot Essay

Helen Muir-Wood (1864-1930) trained with the Mackintosh group from about 1882 until about 1900 and was later teacher of enamels at the School of Art, Glasgow. As a member of the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists' Club she exhibited in their annual exhibitions, at the '1901 Glasgow International Exhibition' and The School of Art Exhibition in Cork, 1902

Cf. The Studio, Vol.91, May 1900, p.238, example illustrated; The Glasgow Girls, Jude Burkhauser, Edinburgh 1900, p.182

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