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A Silver Gilt Mirror With Finely Modeled Neoclassical Ornament

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A MOST UNUSUAL SILVER GILT RECTANGULAR MIRROR WITH FINELY MODELED NEOCLASSICAL ORNAMENT APPLIED TO ORIGINAL RED VELVET GROUND

Of gilt and silver leaf finely modeled composition. The cavetto cornice with acanthine decoration rests on a compartmented frieze with repeating inverted fans and harebell swags flanked by paterae all on a red velvet ground. The paired uprights with ribbon carved frames enclosing red velvet panels set with a miscellany of applied classical ornament. The whole resting on a giltwood molded stepped base. Minor losses to ornament to be reinstated.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	11593
Incollect Reference #:	352672

Dimensions

W.	47.75 in;	H.	62.25 in;
W.	121.29 cm;	H.	158.12 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.