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

CIRCA 1755-60

Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRRORS
CIRCA 1755-60
Each pierced foliate carved frame surmounted by crestings with carved figures, re-gilt, the chinoiserie figures and plates apparently original
55 in. (140 cm.) high; 30 in. (76 cm.) wide (2)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

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Lot Essay

These window-pier mirrors, with chinoiserie pagoda pediments and rustic pillars reflect the George II 'Modern'or Chinese fashion popularised by Thomas Chippendale's Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1754-62. A pair of oval giltwood mirrors, each surmounted with the bust of a Chinaman was supplied to William, 5th Earl of Dumfries (d. 1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire, by Thomas Chippendale. They were invoiced in 1759 for £36-15s (see Dumfries House, A Chippendale Commission, volume I, Christie's catalogue, 12 July 2007, pp. 90-95). A pair of girandoles, also featuring Chinese figures, supplied to Dumfries House, was invoiced by Chippendale on 5 May 1759 for £24-10. Each featured a small Chinese person standing on a balcony (ibid., pp. 210-215).

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