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English George II Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of William Kent, circa 1735

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A fine circa 1735 English early George II period mirror or looking glass in the Palladian manner of architect and designer William Kent (1685 - 1748), the carved wood frame in original gilding having scroll or 'swan's neck' pediment with rosettes and acanthus leaf carving either side central plinth, originally with cartouche, surmounting frieze with female mask end-blocks and center tied palm fronds above reentrant corners with rosettes and egg-and-dart borders and oakleaf and acorn side chains continuing into acanthus and rosette bracketed volute bottom scrolls connecting to oakleaf and acorn festooned apron; the reverse with original backing boards.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved giltwood, mirror, wood
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Original gilt finish with areas of dark patination as shown, newly glue-sized to prevent flaking and losses. Mirror plate second quarter 20th century replacement showing minor spotting.
Creation Date:	circa 1735
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Georgian, George II
Book References:	Literature: Child, Graham, 'World Mirrors 1650 - 1900', London: Sotheby's Publications, Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd., 1990, pp. 80-90.
Incollect Reference #:	741206

Dimensions

W.	35 in;	H.	48.5 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	88.9 cm;	H.	123.19 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.