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An Overmantel Mirror With Panels Of Mughal Inspired Carved Geometric Tracery

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A Rare Giltwood Overmantel Mirror Set With Panels Of Mughal Inspired Carved Geometric Tracery

The central oval mirror glass set into a rectangular panel of carved foliate decoration, flanked on each side by two smaller square mirrors with carved foliate panels below and pierced geometric panels above, and all flanked by four palm-like columns. The upper arched section with conforming shaped foliate carving to the outer edge of frame center shaped center carved panel, surrounded by four pierced geometric panels of various starburst designs. Each panel separated by carved borders of repeating rosette pattern. The outer edge of the entire frame with conforming carved rosette decoration to the top and palm motif to the lower section.

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Of carved and gilt teakwood.
Creation Date:	Circa 1870.
Styles / Movements:	Anglo-Indian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11445
Incollect Reference #:	257951

Dimensions

W.	63.78 in;	H.	60.43 in;	D.	2.95 in;
W.	162 cm;	H.	153.5 cm;	D.	7.5 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.