Lot 120
120
A GILT-GESSO MIRROR
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A GILT-GESSO MIRROR

OF GEORGE I STYLE

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A GILT-GESSO MIRROR
OF GEORGE I STYLE
The rectangular plate in a shaped frame, carved with husks, on a pounced ground with conforming shaped cresting board centred by overhanging leaf flanked by eagles heads, re-gessoed and re-gilt, the plate resilvered.
47in. (119.5cm.) x 29in. (73.5cm.)
Provenance
Colonel H.H. Mulliner and by descent
Special notice
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 This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

Colonel Mulliner was a well-known collector in the early 20th century and owner of the coachbuilders Mulliner Park Ward, creators of some of the greatest Rolls Royce cars. He published The Decorative Arts in England, 1923, from his collection which was sold Christie's London, 10 July 1924

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