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George II Mirror, William Kent

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Exceptional circa 1740 George II period giltwood looking glass or mirror of oval form after a design by William Kent having dynamic carved 'egg-and-dart' frame with gilt and ebonized shell and acanthus ornament at top and overflowing bi-color acanthus foliate motif at bottom. An unobtrusive old paper label on the bottom side of frame gives provenance of the original 18th century owner and his estate in Berkshire, England. Remarkable piece.

More Information

In the Style of:	William Kent
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved, gilt-wood, glass
Condition:	Excellent. Recent full restoration to frame finish. Mirror with age patination.
Creation Date:	circa 1740
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, George II, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	281363

Dimensions

W.	28.75 in;	H.	43 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	73.03 cm;	H.	109.22 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com

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