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Victorian giltwood English Chinese Chippendale style period mirrors

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
This magnificent pair of carved Chinese Chippendale style giltwood mirrors, each have connecting cartouches, with framed of s-and c-scrolls, waves, and rocaille, surmounted by a carved and gilt Ho Ho birds, the top cartouche decorated with polychrome Chinese garden scene.

Provenance
The Victorians were very keen to copy styles from earlier periods and none more so than the ever popular styles and designs from Thomas Chippendale and the other great makers of the times, Thomas Sheraton Linell to name but a few.
Robert Gillow who was the founder of what we know today as Gillows in the latter quarter of the 18th century. His designs were continued and embellished throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1840
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	277783

Dimensions

W.	26.5 in;	H.	65 in;
W.	67.31 cm;	H.	165.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.