DIEPPE, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH CARVED IVORY MIRROR
DIEPPE, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The oval bevelled plate a slightly waisted surround decorated with elaborately-carved foliage, winged putti, eagles and armorial shields, the cresting centred by a coat-of-arms flanked by lions and surmounted by a crown, above a banner inscribed 'MONTJOY ST DENY'
33¾ in. x 22¼ in. (85.5 cm x 53.5 cm)

注意事項

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

榮譽呈獻

Giulia Archetti

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拍品專文

The northern French town of Dieppe is synonymous with this type of bone and ivory-encrusted furniture, especially mirrors. The popular 'folkish' style was apparently produced in great volume at a number of small ateliers during the second half of the 19th century. The present example is typical of the local style, with it's romantically inspired Renaissance ornament, including figures and heraldic motifs

For a similarly inspired mirror, see C. Gilbert, Furniture at Temple Newsam House and Lotherton Hall, 1978, vol. II, no. 56, p. 440.
Others examples of Dieppe furniture are illustrated in C. Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, Woodbridge, 1981, p. 141. pl. 352.