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George II Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of William Kent

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
English circa 1740 George II period looking glass or mirror in the neoclassical English Baroque style of architect William Kent (c. 1685 – 1748) having carved and gilded wood frame with 'Greek-Ear' corners, egg-and-dart borders, and oak leaf and acorn garland festoons at sides.

More Information

In the Style of:	William Kent
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved, gilded wood, glass
Condition:	Fair. Estate condition. Unrestored old gilt finish age darkened; age separation at corners; 19th-century mirror plate with age distress; presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1740
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, George II, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	447804

Dimensions

W.	26.5 in;	H.	32.5 in;	D.	1.75 in;
W.	67.31 cm;	H.	82.55 cm;	D.	4.45 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.

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