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A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRRORS
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRRORS

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A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRRORS
Each with arched divided rectangular plate within a pierced scrolling foliate frame, crowned by a floral rocaille and scroll-carved cresting, the plates possibly replaced, regilt
81 in. (205 cm.) high; 35 in. (90 cm.) wide (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

This impressive pair of mirrors is inspired by rococo designs made famous through pattern books such as Thomas Chippendale's 'The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director', the first edition of which was published in 1745 (see plate CXLI) and also Matthias Lock's 'The New Book of Ornaments' of 1752 (see plate 3).

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